Texas K9 is awarded Purple Heart after surviving officer-involved shooting: 'Bravery and purpose'

 A Texas K9 was awarded a Purple Heart Tuesday after heroically responding to an officer-involved shooting in November.

Jack, a K9 who works with the Weatherford Police Department, was attempting to assist in serving a warrant when the incident turned into a police shootout with a suspect.

Jack was shot in the leg and ear during the shootout, Fox 4 reports.

A Texas K9 was awarded a Purple Heart Tuesday after heroically responding to an officer-involved shooting in November.

Jack, a K9 who works with the Weatherford Police Department, was attempting to assist in serving a warrant when the incident turned into a police shootout with a suspect.

Jack was shot in the leg and ear during the shootout, Fox 4 reports.

During Tuesday's ceremony, the K9s received a standing ovation before being awarded their medals.

"Jack very selflessly, bravely and with purpose placed himself between the fugitive and the officers," Weatherford Police Chief Lance Arnold said during the ceremony.

"There is no question in my mind that Jack's actions that night did not cause further harm to our officers and the people who were there," Arnold said.

Weatherford's City Council also presented Jack with a goody basket filled with chew toys and his favorite snack, Cheez Whiz.

"Good boy, we appreciate Jack and our law enforcement," one Facebook user wrote in a comment on the police department's post.

"Beautiful, brave boy!" another fan said.