K9 Magnum, Anderson Police Department, Indiana

K9 Magnum

Anderson Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Monday, August 20, 2012

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K9 Magnum was euthanized after being shot in the face two days earlier while pursuing a bank robbery suspect.

The subject had fled into a bean field during the pursuit, and Magnum was released into the field to find him. He was shot in the face and suffered a critical injury that he could not recover from.

Magnum was the second Anderson Police Department canine to be killed in the line of duty in a three week period.

On February 5th, 2013, the subject who killed K9 Magnum was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Bio

Breed Belgian Malinois
Gender Not available
Age Not available
Tour Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, August 18, 2012
Offender Sentenced to 12 years

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Lord 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]

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department [1974 – 1998]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

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