BREAKING: Seattle police K9 stabbed to death by burglary suspect

Seattle police officers shot and killed the burglary suspect after he fatally stabbed the dog and also stabbed an officer in the face who was trying to protect Jedi. Authorities say they believe the suspect was armed with a machete or knife.

According to the Seattle Police Department, "Around 2:45 PM, the resident of a home in the 2200 block of South Eddy called 911 and reported a man armed with a knife was breaking into their home.

"A K9 team arrived on the call, saw the suspect, and began pursuing him as he fled on foot.

"In the 6700 block of Swift Avenue South, a police dog engaged with the suspect. The suspect then fatally stabbed the dog and injured an officer in an ensuing struggle.

"Another officer arrived on scene and fired at the suspect, fatally striking him."

Officers have been deeply affected by the loss. One of the officers shared his mmories of the beloved four-legged partner with the community group Safe Seattle.

"...he was just a happy guy. I’m lucky enough to get to pet and treat the K9s. Out of all the SPD pups, Jedi was just my favorite because of his happy goofy personality. I mean I’ve worked a bunch of stuff with him where he chased the bad guy, got a guy with gun, saved a DV victim- but no matter what his handler asked of him, he was intense until he wasn’t. Then he was all play and – shhhh don’t tell anyone – but he was a pretty great snuggler, too. There are lots of videos of Jedi in action, but no one knows his dark secret love of the spot just above his tail scratched."

A procession was held to escort the body of the fallen police dog from the scene.

Seattle PD says they will release bodycam footage of the incident within 72 hours.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more details become available.