Ventura Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, August 26, 1984
Add to My HeroesSonny
K9 Sonny was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an armed and wanted parolee who had kidnapped his ex-girlfriend.
Sonny was deployed after the subject fled from officers on foot. As Sonny got close the man pulled out a handgun and shot him twice, killing him. The man then surrendered and was subsequently sentenced to one year in jail.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 1 year
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsR.I.P. SONNY!!!! FOREVER A HERO!!!!
grateful citizen
November 28, 2012
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