Tag: K-9 Duty Deaths: Page 14

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Texas Officers Searching for Man Suspected of Killing Constable's K-9

Smith County, TX, law enforcement officers are concentrating their focus on three counties as they search for a man wanted in the fatal shooting of a deputy K-9 constable.

January 21, 2016

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California K-9 Dies During Exercise, Handler Loses Finger Trying to Save Him

A San Bernardino County sheriff's detective lost his finger during an attempt to save his K9 partner, trained in explosive detection and tracking, who died while searching a warehouse, officials said Friday.

January 19, 2016

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CNN's Anderson Cooper and Retired SEAL Donate K-9 Ballistic Vests

Three days after a Norfolk, VA, police dog was shot and killed in a standoff with a man who'd barricaded himself in his home, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has donated enough money to outfit the Police Department's entire K-9 unit with ballistic vests.

January 15, 2016

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$5 Million Bond Set for Man Charged with Killing Ohio K-9

Kelontre Barefield, 22, is charged with aggravated burglary and assaulting or harassing a police dog.

January 14, 2016

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Man Who Killed Virginia K-9 Sunday in Standoff Dies in Hospital

A man has died two days after he was shot by police officers who say he barricaded himself inside a Norfolk home and fatally wounded a police dog.

January 14, 2016

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Virginia K-9 Shot and Killed During Barricade Incident

Police say Richardson came out of the house after several hours of unsuccessful negotiations, armed with a handgun. Norfolk Police Dog Krijger, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was used to attempt to apprehend Richardson.

January 11, 2016

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Ohio K-9 Dies After Being Shot During Confrontation with Burglary Suspect

Officer Ryan Davis, with Jethro, was responding to a burglar alarm at Fishers Foods at 1272 Harrison Ave. SW. Jethro was shot during a confrontation with the suspected burglar, who also was shot in the ankle and is in police custody.

January 11, 2016

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South Carolina Bills Would Increase Penalties for Killing Police K-9s

The maximum prison sentence for killing a police dog or horse would rise from five years to 10 years. The offense also would carry a minimum two-year jail sentence and a fine of up to $20,000.

November 27, 2015

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Russia Sends Puppy to France After K-9 Killed During Raid on Terrorist's Hideout

Russia has shown its solidarity with the people of France in an unusual way - by donating a new puppy to carry on the memory of Diesel, the police dog killed by a suicide bomber on Wednesday.

November 20, 2015

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Video: Ohio K-9 Dies After Being Hit by Truck

A Franklin County (OH) Sheriff's Department dog was killed Monday morning when she suddenly darted into the street and was struck by a truck.

November 10, 2015

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Ohio K-9 Dies After Being Hit by Truck

A Franklin County (Ohio) Sheriff's Department dog was killed Monday morning when she suddenly darted into the street and was struck by a truck. More Here.

November 10, 2015

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Washington State K-9 Stabbed to Death by Wanted Suspect

A Vancouver Police Department spokeswoman said the suspect ran away and was tracked down hiding in bushes by K-9 officer Ike. The dog bit the suspect, but the man stabbed the dog.

September 3, 2015