Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, December 16, 2011
Add to My HeroesFargo
K9 Fargo was shot and killed after being released on an armed robbery suspect near Monticello Road in Columbia.
Fargo caught the subject and locked onto him. During the ensuing struggle the man shot him three times, and then fired at responding deputies. K9 Fargo was transported a local emergency animal hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject fled the scene but was located hiding in a shed and arrested a short time later. He was charged with unlawful killing of a police dog, five counts of attempted murder, and two counts of armed robbery.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 5
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsLord God of unfailing love, to those families of our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a Law Enforcement K-9 family member, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]
“And ALL flesh shall see the salvation of God.” [Luke 3:6 ESV]
“For NOT ALL flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.” [1 Corinthians 15:39 ESV]
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” [Matthew 25:23 ESV]
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