Tag: K-9 Duty Deaths

Man Gets 10 Years Over Crash That Killed Officer, K-9, and Pedestrian

“We are very satisfied with the outcome, and we will continue to live day to day and see where the next chapter takes us,” said the fallen officer's wife, Cassie Muhlbauer.

April 25, 2024

Kansas City, MO, police officer James Muhlbauer and his K-9, Champ were killed in a crash in 2023. The driver has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Deaths of Missouri Officer, Pedestrian

Twenty-year-old Jerron Lightfoot had a court hearing Friday where he pleaded guilty two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 deaths of 42-year-old Kansas City Officer James Muhlbauer and 52-year-old Jesse Eckes.

February 26, 2024

Kansas City, Missouri, Officer James Muhlbauer and his K-9 champ were killed in a 2023 crash. The man responsible for their deaths has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

Mississippi K-9 Killed After Pursuit, Suspect Fatally Shot by Deputies

DeSoto County deputies initiated a PIT maneuver, stopping the suspect’s vehicle on Highway 61 near the border of Tunica and DeSoto Counties.

February 22, 2024

DeSoto County, Mississippi, Sheriff's K-9 Luca was shot and killed trying to apprehend a suspect Wednesday.

Florida Sheriff’s K-9 Dies Days After Being Wounded in Shootout

K-9 Leo was wearing a bullet-resistant vest when shot once by a suspect during a call in Silver Springs. The bullet struck the K-9 in an area not covered by his armor.

February 21, 2024

Marion County, Florida, Sheriff's K-9 Leo with his handler Corporal Justin Tortora. Leo was mortally wounded in a shooting Saturday.

Kansas Sheriff’s K-9 Killed in Struggle with Suspect

It’s obvious a struggle took place. We believe the suspect strangled our dog to death,” said Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter.

November 17, 2023

Sedgwick County (Kansas) Sheriff's K-9 Bane was killed in a struggle with a suspect. A necropsy is planned to determine how the dog was killed. Sheriff Jeff Easter believes he was strangled.

Arizona Sheriff’s K-9 Fatally Stabbed During Search for Suspect

K-9 Kenzo was rushed to a veterinary hospital, where he later died. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says Kenzo had injuries that were consistent with stab wounds.

October 31, 2023

Pima County Sheriff's Office K-9 was killed during a search for a suspect Friday night.

GA K-9 Shot and Killed Saturday, Suspect Dead

The K-9, who had been a part of the Clayton police force for approximately three years, was shot in the back and mortally wounded.

September 4, 2023

K-9 Waro and his Clayton County Police handler. Waro, a German shepherd, was killed early Saturday morning.

San Diego K-9 Killed During Shootout, Suspect Dead

Police say they spotted the suspect on the run further down the street, armed with a gun. Police say a K-9 was deployed at that point.

August 2, 2023

K-9 Sir, a four-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois, serving with the San Diego Police Department, was shot and killed Wednesday morning.

Canadian K-9 Shot and Killed During Arrest

Police went to an apartment building around 8 p.m. in order to apprehend a 44-year-old man wanted for second-degree murder, according to an SIU spokesperson.

July 26, 2023

Toronto Police K-9 Bingo, a two-year-old German Shepherd, was shot and killed in the attempted arrest of a murder suspect Tuesday night.

Maryland K-9 Dies After Medical Emergency During Search

K-9 Kuno was conducting a search of a school building looking for a burglar when he showed signs of heat stroke. Kuno’s handler reportedly took him back to his vehicle and tried to hydrate him, but Kuno collapsed.

July 6, 2023

K-9 Kuno of the Forest Heights (MD) Police Department died Sunday after suffering a medical emergency during a search.

K-9 Stabbed while Protecting Las Vegas Officers in 2020 Died Tuesday after Medical Crisis

K-9 Kimura, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd experienced the medical emergency at the LVMPD K9 Operations Center. “Despite the quick response from on-duty officers who rushed him to the veterinary clinic, he couldn't be saved,” the department said.

July 6, 2023

K-9 Kimura with one of his handlers.

Louisiana K-9 Dies of Heat Injury While Chasing Suspect

Police said Harrie, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois relentlessly tracked the suspects and suffered from the heat-related injury during the pursuit.

June 26, 2023

Shreveport Police Sergeant Jeff Hammer and his partner K-9 Harrie tracked a suspect in intense heat Saturday and Harrie died from a heat-related injury.

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