MADISON COUNTY — Officials have provided an update on the dog that was traveling with the two suspects killed in an officer-involved shooting after a chase and hostage standoff in Vandalia this week.
News Center 7 learned that the dog seen with Rodney and Elaine Helman was recovered by police.
The dog, named Chubs, was then taken to the Madison County Humane Society, according to Police Chief Glenn Nicol.
Body camera video from the initial traffic stop and chase in Madison County showed the dog sitting with both suspects in their van. When they stopped at a truck stop outside of London and ran to an unlocked semi cab, the dog could be seen running around by itself.
News Center 7 spoke to officials from the humane society Friday and they said Chubs was doing well. He has a slight limp that they are treating but is otherwise doing well.
Police have been in contact with the Helman’s next of kin and they’ve said that they would like to take Chubs in.
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