Vem
K9 Vem was died from a knife wound suffered the previous day while protecting his handler.
Vem's handler was attempting to take a vandalism suspect into custody at a local apartment complex. As the officer entered the apartment the man lunged at him with a knife, but K9 Vem immediately took action to protect his handler. Vem was slashed across the throat and died the following day.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Sunday, July 1, 1979
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsTOO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TOO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD R.I.P.
SGT.TODD A.COOPER
TDCJ C.E.R.T.
May 16, 2013
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