Massachusetts State Police robotic dog, Roscoe, was shot during a standoff, but allowed police to avoid sending humans into danger.

Massachusetts State Police robotic dog, named Roscoe, was shot during a standoff with an armed suspect in a home. This marks the first time a Massachusetts State Police robot dog and a Boston Dynamics' Spot robot were shot while working. The robot dog helped locate the suspect in the basement, allowing police to avoid sending human officers into the dangerous situation. Roscoe was taken to Boston Dynamics for evaluation and repair, with police receiving a replacement.