Bristol Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, February 13, 1996
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K9 Boris was shot and killed while assisting in the apprehension of suspects who had shot at a civilian and another officer during an attempted carjacking.
Officers were called after a shooting was reported. Four suspects crashed their vehicle and fled on foot. Two were apprehended without incident. An officer pursued the remaining suspects who fired at least 12 rounds from a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol in response. K9 Boris assisted officers in tracking the suspects into Bristol, Virginia. As K9 Boris moved in to apprehend the suspects, who were hiding user a tractor-trailer, they opened fire, killing him.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Not available
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
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