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K9 Zeke | Muldrow Police Department, Oklahoma
Muldrow Police Department, Oklahoma

K9

Zeke

Muldrow Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Thursday, July 23, 2015

Biographical Info

Age: 7
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heatstroke
Date of Incident: July 23, 2015
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

K9 Zeke died from heat exhaustion after the air conditioner in handler's patrol car malfunctioned.

His handler was inside the police station working on a case for an extended period of time. Zeke had been left in the handler's patrol car with the air conditioner running. His handler returned to the patrol car approximately 90 minutes later and discovered the air conditioner blowing hot air. Zeke was found deceased in the vehicle.

Zeke had served with the Muldrow Police Department for four years.