CHICAGO — A US Marshal K-9 is back with his deputy after being treated for gunshot wounds. 

“Rin” was released from the veterinary over the weekend as Chicago police officers were on hand to salute. 

US Marshal, K-9 wounded in Belmont Cragin shooting

The law enforcement dog and marshal were shot last Thursday while serving an arrest warrant on the Northwest Side.  

The deputy suffered a gunshot wound to the hand. The K-9 was seriously injured. 

Police said a Chicago officer returned fire during the shooting but did not strike anyone. The Civilian Police of Accountability is investigating.

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Tarrion Johnson, 19, faces charges of attempted murder, attempted robbery with a firearm, aggravated cruelty to animals and injury to a police animal, the Chicago Police Department said. Officers arrested Johnson shortly after the shooting.

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