Palm Springs Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, April 17, 2011
Add to My HeroesIke
K9 Ike was shot and killed as he and his handler attempted to arrest a wanted parolee.
His handler and another officer had recognized the man and attempted to arrest him, but a struggle ensued. The subject was able to break free and run, at which point Ike was released. The parolee pulled out a handgun and opened fire, killing Ike and wounding his handler. Both officers returned fire and killed the subject.
K9 Ike had served with the Palm Springs Police Department for two years. He had conducted 259 area searches and had apprehended 30 suspects.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 years
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsThanks for your service and sacrifice. RIP Ike.
N/A Craig Hoag
N/A
October 25, 2016
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