Fugitive Pulls Gun on Deputy And Bites K 9 s Ear

(Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Belleview, Florida On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, K9 Cpl. Donahue responded to 8844 SE 126th Place, to locate Branden Richter (DOB: 12, 03, 87) due to him having several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Richter was located in the backyard of the home and when he saw K9 Cpl. Donahue, he attempted to flee. K9 Cpl. Donahue utilized his K9 partner Scout to apprehend Richter, but during the apprehension, Richter pulled a loaded Smith Wesson 9mm handgun and began to violently resist K9 Cpl. Donahue and K9 Scout. A long, violent struggle ensued over the firearm, during which time Richter bit K9 Cpl. Donahue on his arm and hand. Richter also began choking K9 Scout and bit K9 Scouts ear. K9 Cpl. Donahue was able to remove the gun from Richters control. Cpl. Remington and Deputy Truman arrived on scene to assist in securing Richter, who continued to refuse to comply with lawful commands and was subsequently