SWAT team outside home believed to be where 17-year-old accused of killing K9 is hiding

Authorities are working to arrest a 17-year-old after officials say he killed a K9.

Clayton County police told Channel 2 Action News officers were asked to assist the City of Jonesboro Police Department at 1:46 a.m. on Tara Blvd.

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Officers were called to help locate 17-year-old Stephon Ford, who ran away from police.

Authorities did not say why police were initially looking for Ford.

During the search, a Clayton County Police Department K9 was released into the woodline to locate Ford after he did not comply with the officer’s commands.

Police said Ford pulled out a handgun and began firing toward the officers. One of the bullets hit the K9, who later died at the hospital.

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No other police officers were injured during the shooting.

Warrants have been issued for Ford’s arrest for aggravated assault on a peace officer, aggravated cruelty to animals and destruction of government property.

Channel 2 Action News followed police to an ongoing SWAT situation on Magnolia Drive.

Authorities confirmed that Ford is believed to be inside the residence.

No further information has been provided.

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