A suspect arrested in the shooting death of a St. Joseph Police dog late Wednesday night is also accused of attacking his mother.

St. Joseph Police, including K-9 Max, arrived at 5108 Barbra Street shortly before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in which an armed suspect barricaded himself.

During negotiations, the suspect fled out the back of the residence. He shot K-9 Max during the pursuit. Max later died of his wounds after being transported to Kansas City for emergency care.

Police arrested and charged 24-year-old Valdez McDonald in the shooting. He also been charged with third-degree domestic assault.

McDonald is accused of smashing his mother's head against a wall and hitting her in the back of the head with a 2x4, according to court documents. A probable cause statement also accuses McDonald of choking and pointing an AR-15 rifle at her.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625154988179.jpeg" alt="Max (lower right) was killed while responding to an incident at 5108 Barbra Street in St. Joseph Wednesday night." />
 <figcaption>Max (lower right) was killed while responding to an incident at 5108 Barbra Street in St. Joseph Wednesday night.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostA suspect arrested in the shooting death of a St. Joseph Police dog late Wednesday night is also accused of attacking his mother.St. Joseph Police, including K-9 Max, arrived at 5108 Barbra Street shortly before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in which an armed suspect barricaded himself.During negotiations, the suspect fled out the back of the residence. He shot K-9 Max during the pursuit. Max later died of his wounds after being transported to Kansas City for emergency care.Police arrested and charged 24-year-old Valdez McDonald in the shooting. He also been charged with third-degree domestic assault.McDonald is accused of smashing his mother's head against a wall and hitting her in the back of the head with a 2x4, according to court documents. A probable cause statement also accuses McDonald of choking and pointing an AR-15 rifle at her.

Suspect in St. Joseph police dog shooting also facing assault charges