A Jacksonville man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a police officer and police K-9 , authorities announced Wednesday.

Bobby Dennis, 64, was taken into custody at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night after multiple law enforcement agencies assisted the Jacksonville Police Department in serving a search warrant at a property on County Road 3509 west of the city limits.

Police said Dennis was found in a wooded area and surrendered without incident. He was handcuffed using the injured officer’s restraints and transported to the Cherokee County Jail.

Dennis has been charged with the following:

Attempted Capital Murder - Peace Officer - First Degree Felony

Interference with Police Service Animal - State Jail Felony

Two counts of Obstruction or Retaliation - Third Degree Felo

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