Jonesboro Police K9 Gabo didn't hesitate when he was needed to bring to an end an hours-long standoff with an armed suspect, However, his devotion to his job left him fighting for his life after the suspect shot Gabo five times. What could have been a tragedy wound up a miracle. Gabo walked away from the shooting, thanks to his bulletproof vest which was provided by a nonprofit called Vested Interest in K9s.
Months later, he and Sandy Marcal, the woman behind the nonprofit, finally got to meet face to face! Gabo's family at the police department was thrilled to have the chance to thank Sandy for saving Gabo's life.