UPDATE: Police K9 saved in officer-involved shooting at Reid Park

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson police are giving the community good news about Raven's recovery process. Though they say he's got "a long and unknown road ahead," Raven is "making progress."

Public Information Officer Sergeant David Fritsch also let KGUN 9 know Raven was not wearing a vest at the time of the shooting because one wasn't issued for him yet.

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Updated at 7:56 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 10

The Tucson Police Department is thanking a group of veterinarians and vet technicians for helping save the life of a dog on its K9 unit.

Public Information Officer Sergeant David Fritsch tells KGUN 9 during the shooting early Monday morning, a bullet hit Raven. He says police quickly began trying to save his life, and emergency crews soon took him to VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center.

Tucson Police Department

Tucson police thank the following veterinarians:

• Dr. Chirco
• Dr. Perino
• Dr. Chauvet
• Dr. Saulnier-Boyd
• Dr. Pashaian

The department is also grateful to these vet technicians:

• Andrea
• Cassidy
• Bailey
• Maddie
• Diana
• Emily
• Gemma
• Cait
• Ro
• Jessy
• Autumn
• Perla

Sgt. Fritsch clarified officers are unsure how Raven's recovery will go. However, they are hoping for the best and appreciate the community's support.

RELATED: Meet the Tucson Police Department's new K9 Raven

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Updated at 7:59 p.m. Monday, Oct 9

Public Information Officer Adam Deputy Schoonover with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told KGUN 9 officials have reopened the park after Sunday night's shooting.

"Stay safe and have a good afternoon" he wished everyone well.

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Original story at 3:58 a.m. Monday, Oct 9

At 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night there was a report of a male in crisis with a firearm on the south side of Reid Park. Mental health professionals within the public safety communications department were on the phone with the male in an attempt to deescalate the situation.

Due to the public safety threat, the park and the surrounding area was evacuated.

A canine unit and SWAT were requested to the scene. The suspect moved to an open area away from officers and the canine unit was deployed. Both the suspect and the officers discharged their firearms resulting in a suspect and the canine getting struck.

Officers immediately began rendering aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported the Banner University Medical Center with life threatening injuries.

The canine was transported to Valley Animal Hospital and is in stable condition. This is an ongoing investigation through the Pima County Sheriff's Department.