The Brief A Tampa foundation is covering medical costs for Polk County Sheriff's Office K9 Ace after he was shot on Thursday night. Polk County K9 shotWhat we know:Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said this started when Angel Bowers, who was already facing a charge of unlawful sex with a minor, failed to make a court appearance last Monday. Polk County deputies arrived to assist, including K9 Ace with his handler. K9 Ace was hit during the deputy-involved shooting, and immediately rushed to an emergency vet clinic for treatment. Polk County K9 medical coverageBig picture view:Community members stepped up in numerous ways following the shooting of Polk County Sheriff's Office K9 Ace in the line of duty Thursday night.