Tag: K-9 Duty Deaths

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Albuquerque K-9 Killed in SWAT Operation

K-9 Rebel was assisting the SWAT team “as they attempted to arrest an armed suspect,” police said. He was fatally shot during the incident.

May 29, 2025

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Louisiana Sheriff’s K-9 Dies of Medical Emergency After SWAT Operation

Macho, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois trained specifically for SWAT operations, located the suspect hiding inside a box spring. The K-9 restrained the individual until deputies apprehended him.

January 17, 2025

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Ohio K-9 Fatally Struck by Vehicle

K-9 Kaya was working with his handler Officer Jason Hall when Hall let the dog out of his police vehicle to "stretch his legs." Kaya then reportedly "got too close" to state Route 303 and was struck by a passing vehicle.

January 8, 2025

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Georgia K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Fatally Shot by Handler

To end the pursuit, a Coweta County deputy performed a PIT maneuver, forcing the vehicle to stop. The deputy then deployed K-9 Titan to assist in apprehending the suspect.

November 14, 2024

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North Carolina K-9 Shot and Killed During Pursuit of Suspect

K-9 Draco was shot and killed while officers were chasing Desmund Moore, 42, police say.

October 21, 2024

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South Carolina Sheriff’s K-9 Dies After Suffering Pursuit Injuries

K-9 Kodak began tracking the suspect through a heavily wooded area. The dog was grievously injured when he became entangled in a razor wire fence that was concealed by brush.

October 11, 2024

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Tennessee K-9 Drowns in Hurricane Helene Flooding

The Erwin Police Department in eastern Tennessee said K-9 Scotty went missing on Friday in the Bumpass Cove area of Unicoi County.

September 30, 2024

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Idaho K-9 Killed when Suspect Rams Handler's Vehicle

“When attempting to perform a PIT Maneuver, the suspect vehicle turned into the police vehicle, ramming it, and causing both vehicles to roll and leave the roadway and land in a cornfield,” Carmen Boeger, Nampa police spokesperson, said.

September 23, 2024

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South Carolina K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Dead

Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon said law enforcement could not reach the burning vehicle to help K-9 Mikka because they were under fire.

September 23, 2024

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Illinois Officer Saved by Vest, K-9 Killed in Shooting

Illinois State Police said Officer Allen Averbeck was taken to an area hospital for treatment for injuries. He was reportedly saved from more serious injuries by his body armor.

August 22, 2024

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Florida’s Sheriff’s K-9 Dies After “Heat Episode”

Sheriff David Harper shared news about the dog’s illness He said Archer was helping to find a felon that ran from deputies into a wooded area when he suffered the heat injury .

July 8, 2024

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Missouri K-9 Dies After Being Left in Vehicle

Andrew County Prosecutor Monica Morrey has requested that the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigate the dog's death.

June 25, 2024