Died – 7/7/17
1st Handler – Officer Jimmy Wilson (one year)
2nd Handler – Officer Todd Childress( 5 years)
Adopted – Officer Garrett Fontanez
Knoxville Police Department mourns death of retired K-9 officer
On Friday, July 7, 2017, retired KPD K-9 Kilo passed away due to complications from a cyst in his stomach. Kilo faithfully served the City of Knoxville from 2010 to 2016, when he retired. Kilo was partnered with Officer Jimmy Wilson for one year and Officer Todd Childress for five years. Once Kilo retired he was adopted by and lived with Officer Garrett Fontanez until his death. Please keep each of Kilos former handlers and current owner in your thoughts and prayers. The attached group picture was taken one hour before Kilo passed away this evening. Officer Fontanez brought Kilo to see his brothers in blue one last time. Kilo really enjoyed seeing all the uniforms like he did when he was on the job. Rest In Peace Kilo.