Fort Myers Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Add to My HeroesRosco
K9 Rosco was shot and killed while chasing a robbery suspect on Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.
Officers had responded to a robbery at a local fast food restaurant at 2955 Colonial Boulevard. As the first units arrived one subject fled in a vehicle, striking and injuring a canine. The second subject fled on foot and then exchanged shots with responding officers, killing Rosco. The other officers returned fire and killed the juvenile offender.
Bio
- Breed Australian Cattle Dog
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 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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