K-9 Hero Ace Survives Deadly Shootout | Orlando News

A deadly shootout in Polk County erupted after a 27-year-old, Angel Bowers, missed court and hid in the woods — leading deputies to his tent, where he opened fire. SWAT arrived to find him dead with a gun in hand. But the real heartbreak? K-9 Ace, who took an arterial wound and nearly bled out — now being airlifted for critical care thanks to new laws that treat dogs like humans in emergencies. This is a brutal reminder of the risks officers and their canine partners face — and how one dog’s survival could redefine how we protect them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f18ec1a54b7758fa