Retired Texas K-9 Died Following Long Fight With Cancer

K-9 Marcel of the Katy (TX) Police Department died Tuesday morning after an extended battle with cancer.

July 5, 2019

K-9 Marcel.Image courtesy of Katy PD / Facebook.

A retired K-9 from the Katy (TX) Police Department died Tuesday morning after an extended battle with cancer.

The agency posted on Facebook, "Retired K-9 Marcel passed away this morning."

The post continued, "Our condolences go out to his handler/partner former Katy ISD Police Department Sergeant Justin Moyer."

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