The news crew captured the dramatic moment when Texas police rushed to rescue a K9 officer named Rocky, who was shot by a cop killer hiding in a dumpster.
Multiple law enforcement agencies worked together Wednesday to find the man who shot Brazoria County Sheriff Office Deputy Jesus Vargas earlier in the day.
Vargas worked with the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force to serve a warrant for the arrest of Sean Christopher Davis when the suspect murdered him.
Davis shot Vargas in the head as the deputy and his partner stopped the man in a shopping center parking lot — before fleeing the scene, sparking a manhunt.
The police shooter was on the run for six hours until the heroic US Marshals Service K9 Rocky discovered him hiding in a garbage can.
The pup – a year-and-a-half-old Belgian Malinois – alerted police to the dumpster several times, and when Rocky jumped into the dumpster, Davis shot the dog at least twice.
Deputies returned fire, resulting in a shootout that injured another officer and ultimately killed Davis.
KHOU Crews arrived on scene and captured the heartbreaking moments as officers carried the injured dog to a DPS helicopter.
Texas police rushed to rescue a K9 officer shot Wednesday by a police officer hiding in a dumpster

US Marshals Service K9 Rocky (pictured) was shot at least twice and rushed to Westbury Veterinary Hospital for treatment

Sean Christopher Davis (pictured), was sniffed out by the dog after shooting and killing a sheriff’s deputy earlier in the day
Several officers carried the bloodied K9 to a cleared area of the parking lot and treated his wounds, while others detained the helicopter.
Rocky was rushed to Westbury Veterinary Hospital for treatment. The dog is in stable condition and is expected to survive.
The Marshals Service said Rocky’s handler will remain by his side until he is discharged.
“Whether it’s bombs, drugs, you name it, saving lives, those dogs are amazing. They are part of us, they are an absolute asset to the community,” said Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz.
“The amazing thing here is that people need to understand that the K-9 has saved lives,” said Chief T. Michael O’Connor of the U.S. Marshals. “When the K-9 went in there, (Davis) decided to get the dog out.”
Vargas, a 17-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, was serving Davis on charges of aggravated assault when he was killed.
“He was a dedicated public servant, known for his integrity, compassion and dedication to our community,” the sheriff’s office said.
“He was more than a team member: he was a friend, mentor and inspiration to all who knew him. His professionalism and friendly nature had a lasting impact on our office and the residents he served.”

Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jesus Vargas (pictured) was killed by Davis while trying to arrest him on aggravated assault charges

Rocky, a one-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois, is expected to survive
O’Connor said he appointed Vargas as special U.S. deputy marshal about a year ago.
“I think he was one of our first from Brazoria County, and everyone was excited that he had this opportunity,” he said.
“So we made that happen and he did a great job assisting the task force members.”