Police in Burbank, California, are grieving the loss of a beloved K-9 who was shot and killed on Saturday evening while chasing a suspect.

The shooting happened after a man refused to pull over for officers in the 2400 block of Buena Vista Street near the 5 freeway that evening, prompting a chase, Fox 11 reported Sunday.

A passenger bailed out of the suspect’s vehicle and ran with the Burbank Police Department’s K-9 Spike on his heels.

However, the suspect opened fire on the K-9, killing him.

“The police canine was transported to a local emergency veterinarian, but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased,” the department said in a press release.

Meanwhile, officers located the suspect, still armed with a handgun, hiding near the freeway:

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