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Died – 2/5/19 Handler – Corporal Brock Gruner Retired Lubbock Police K9 Riki passes away from unexpected illness A four legged member of Lubbock’s finest passed away Tuesday night. Riki, a longtime narcotics dog with the Lubbock police Department died from an unexpected illness. Riki retired last July after four years of service in drug seizures and patrol arrests. He …

Plano Police K9 Passes Away After ‘Long Illness’ A beloved Plano police K9 has passed away after battling what the department calls a “long illness.” Plano police announced the passing of K9 Dio, a sable German Shepherd from the Czech Republic. He started his career with the department in August 2015 and retired last September.Police said Dio was credited for …

Died 1/25/19 BCSO K9 killed; chase suspect shot several times following multi-county pursuit A chase that started in Karnes County ended with a 38-year-old man in critical condition and a BCSO K9 dog shot and killed in West Bexar County. Karnes County Sheriff Dwayne Villanueva said the chase started off as a routine traffic stop with Karnes City police. The …

Died – 1/12/19 Handler – Senior Officer Gregory Smith Houston Police Department announces death of former K9 officer, Gunnar On Saturday morning, the Houston Police Department announced the death of former K9 officer, Gunnar. Gunnar retired late 2018 and is now being remembered as a great ambassador for his department. Gunnar was a patrol/ explosives / SWAT, He was responsible …

Died 1/5/19 Handler – SGT Randall Dockens ATF K-9 dies after toxic substance exposure K9 Able was trained in Explosive Detection and was assigned to the Dallas Field Division of ATF and worked with his Handler/Partner SGT Randall Dockens for five years service. K9 Able is credited with serving in the shooting deaths of five Dallas Police Officers in July …

Died – 11/26/18 Handler – Deputy Chief Chanze Fowler Hartley County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away after 9 years of service K9 Ellie with the Hartley County Sheriff’s Office has passed away after nine years and four months of service. K9 Ellie was donated by a Weimaraner breeder by request of Deputy Chief Chanze Fowler, who also acted as her …

Died – 11/17/18 Handler – Officer J. Fincher San Angelo Police mourn the loss of retired K-9 Fritz The San Angelo Police Department is mourning the loss of retired police service dog, Fritz. The retired K-9 died in his sleep Saturday, at the age of 12. Fritz, a Belgian Malinois, is being credited by the department as an extremely dedicated …

Died – 10/10/18 Officer – Anthony Longoria Retired Police K9 “Mirko” died on October 10, 2018. Mirko was a German Shepher from the Nederlands. Anthony Longoria and Mirko became a K9 Team in July 2013 at the Littlerock K9 academy. The Tulia Police Department retired Mirko on September 30, 2017.

Died 10/5/18 Handler – Officer Michael Bucher Texas K9 cop attacks handler, shot dead by officer in Waco Police officers in Texas had a double dose of Friday drama when they arrived at a home to serve a search warrant and their accompanying K9 dog attacked a cop instead of the perp! According to local authorities, the dog inexplicably turned …

Died – 9/4/18 Handler – Sgt. Hobson The Smith County Sheriff’s Office sadly said good-bye to K-9 Lanny. K9 Lanny “tragically passed away September 4th, 2018 due to a devastating health diagnosis. Lanny was a 6 year old German Shepherd that not only was a very skilled K-9 but able to visit with children and make them smile. She will …