Waco Police K9 Andor Shot in Line of Duty, Recovers and Honored

Andor, a German Shepherd with the Waco Police Department, was shot multiple times while searching for a suspect on May 28, 2025 and has since recovered enough to receive a ceremonial honor at the 100 Club Heart of Texas benefit. The retired K9 was presented the Bill Davis award at the 8th Annual First Responders Benefit on Feb. 27, 2026 and drew a standing ovation, KWTX reported.

Waco police spokesman Bryton Johnson said the incident began "about 6:50 p.m. when police were called to the 2700 block of Homan Avenue for a civil disturbance involving a weapon. The caller said a man was there threatening to shoot her husband," as reported by Yahoo/FOX44. Officers and K9 Handler Andor located the suspect in the 2900 block of Homan Avenue, where shots were fired and Andor was struck.

Media outlets vary on the wound descriptions: CBS Austin reported Andor was shot in the chest, KWTX listed wounds to the neck, shoulder and collar, and Yahoo/FOX44 and KCEN described him as having been "shot multiple times." Kcentv/KCEN reported the injuries required hardware and left Andor with "screws in his leg, shoulder and scapula," and noted he walks with a slight limp but "his spirit has never wavered."

Following the shooting, Andor was stabilized at the Waco Animal Emergency Clinic and then airlifted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for surgery and specialty care, reports across outlets state. KWTX said he spent a week and a half in the hospital after surgery, received three months of follow-up care, wore casts for six months, returned home in early June 2025, and was cleared of leash restrictions on Feb. 19, 2026.

The award presentation used slightly different names in coverage: Yahoo/FOX44 called it the "Bill Davis Officer of the Year Award," Instagram captioned the Waco post, "He's back to being himself again and yesterday, he was awarded the Bill Davis Officer of the Year Award by the 100 Club of Texas because heroes," and KWTX described Andor as the inaugural recipient of the "Bill Davis First Responder of the Year Award." KWTX also provided background that Bill Davis is a founding member and vice president of the 100 Club Heart of Texas and has been a reserve deputy since 1971.

Waco Police honored the air medical crew that flew Andor by presenting certificates of appreciation that, according to Yahoo/FOX44, were signed "by Andor himself." KWTX and Kcentv reported that Andor, who joined the department in 2019, has since retired from active duty and now makes visits to schools and community events; KWTX also referred to him as a purple heart recipient.

The suspect in the shooting has been identified as Darrin King. CBS Austin reported King is 18 and listed six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon plus charges for interference with police service animals and possession of a prohibited weapon. Yahoo/FOX44, citing McLennan County Jail records, listed charges including interference with a police service animal, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest or detention and retaliation, with bond reported at $2,505,000. KCEN/Kcentv added that the accused has since been indicted in federal court on a gun charge.

Andor’s recovery, the medical honors to his transport crew, and the Bill Davis recognition close a chapter on the May 28 incident while keeping the dog visible in community outreach after retirement, according to Waco PD and local reporting.