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SEARCHK-9 Axe had served with the St. Clair Shores Police Department for two years. K9 Axe was named in memory of U.S. Navy SEAL Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Axelson who was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2005.
K-9 Axe had served with the St. Clair Shores Police Department for two years. (Photo: St. Clair Shores PD)
A K-9 with the St. Clair Shores (MI) Police Department was shot and killed on Sunday while tracking a suspect who had allegedly brandished a gun at a social hall in St. Clair Shores.
Police were called to the scene, and saw a man matching the description outside the building, according to ClickOnDetroit.com .
Police said he ignored multiple demands from officers and fled from the scene on foot.
K-9 Axe was deployed for an apprehension and was shot by the man.
Police returned fire, striking the man. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
K-9 Axe had served with the St. Clair Shores Police Department for two years. The K-9 was named in memory of U.S. Navy SEAL Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Axelson who was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2005, according to ODMP .
