A hero police dog was stabbed to death while searching for an armed robbery suspect on Friday night. K-9, Kenzo died of its injuries. According to Tucson.com, deputies from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department were looking for the two male suspects when they saw a man enter a fenced-in commercial yard at 8 p.m. on Friday. 

The deputies sent Kenzo inside to search the area. When the canine did not come back, deputies went in to search for Kenzo. They found Kenzo lying next to one of the suspects and suffered life-threatening injuries, the department said in a release. 

They rushed the dog to the veterinarian, but Kenzo couldn’t be saved. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says Kenzo had injuries that were consistent with stab wounds, and a necropsy will be scheduled.

An investigation is ongoing. “We are saddened by the loss of K-9 Kenzo and reminded of the dangers our deputies face along with their K-9 partners who serve right beside them,” said the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association also paid a tribute to Kenzo on Instagram. The caption reads, “We are saddened to learn of the death of @pimasheriff K9 Kenzo. K9 Kenzo was tragically killed in the line of duty while protecting his handler and additional deputies. Please keep the Pima County K9 Unit, Pima County Deputies and K9 Kenzo’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

Further in the investigation, two men Cody D. Bartlett, 36 and Juan Tacho, 32 were arrested on charges of armed robbery and aggravated robbery.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said women have a critical role and must establish a “new trend of family”, as the nation grapples with an ageing population and record decline in the birth rate.

Xi in comments, published on state news agency Xinhua on Monday, said the role of women had been part of a discussion with the new leadership team of the All China Women’s Federation, which operates under the Communist Party.

Doing a good job in women’s work is not only related to women’s own development, he said but also related to “family harmony, social harmony, national development and national progress”.

It is necessary to “actively cultivate a new culture of marriage and childbearing and strengthen guidance on young people’s view on marriage, childbirth and family,” he said.

Factors including high childcare costs, career hindrance, gender discrimination and not wanting to get married have deterred many young Chinese women from having children.

The number of births is closely tied to marriage rates because official policies make it hard for single women to have children.

China’s National Bureau of Statistics in January reported the first population drop in six decades and the country’s population is rapidly ageing.

In the last two years, authorities across China have unveiled measures to lift the country’s birth rate including financial incentives and boosting childcare facilities.

The state media has often linked population development to the strength and “rejuvenation” of the country.

Hasan Ali, who is now fit after missing the previous match due to illness, displayed good form. Meanwhile, captain Babar Azam and senior player Mohammed Rizwan extended their net sessions.