Shot Cape Cod Police Dog's Stitches Removed

YARMOUTH, MA — A Cape Cod police dog shot searching for a career criminal last month is continuing its "remarkable" recovery. Nero and its handler, Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon, were shot April 12 in Barnstable. Gannon was killed. Nero was hit and the face and neck and survived multiple surgeries. The animal's stitches were recently removed as its long road to recovery continues.

Police said Thomas Latanowich, who has 125 criminal charges on his record, shot the pair. Latanowich was charged with murder and mistreating a police dog.

Thousands of law enforcement officers from across the country honored Gannon during his funeral. There have been several fundraisers for Gannon's family, with more in the coming days and weeks. On Friday, Cpae Cod Cumberland Farms stores are donating a portion of drink sales to a memorial fund for Gannon.

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• Cape & Islands Cumberland Farms Donating To Sean Gannon Fund
• Cape Cod Road Race Honors Fallen Yarmouth Officer
• Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon Laid To Rest
• Shot Yarmouth Police Dog Released From Hospital
• Accused Massachusetts Cop Killer Pleads Not Guilty
• Yarmouth Police Honor Sean Gannon In Final Radio Call
• Cape Cod Police Officer Murder: Massachusetts 'Heartbroken'

These are more photos of Nero's recovery:

Lead photo: Yarmouth police dog Nero and retired Yarmouth police K-9 handler Peter McLelland. (Credit: Barnstable Police K9 Foundation)