An Ocean County man is dead after he refused police orders to drop a knife, then stabbed a Police K-9.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer says that during the execution of a warrant police shot Edward M. Walsh, 39, after he stabbed a police dog.

Official tried to apprehend Walsh for a number of charges, including kidnapping, aggravated assault, and theft of vehicle.

The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office released these details on their Facebook page:

Here's more on the police dog that was injured:

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