Metro Nashville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, May 14, 1998
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K9 Aron was shot and killed as he and his handler attempted to apprehend a man who had just robbed a bank.
Responding officers arrived while the subject was still in the bank. As the man fled, he was confronted by officers and subsequently ran into a nearby wooded area. Aron and his handler tracked the man into the woods but were fired at by the man who was armed with two handguns. Aron's handler shot in the foot and wounded as Aron positioned himself between the subject and his handler. The subject continued shooting, striking Aron.
Despite being critically wounded, and unable to use his front legs, Aron was able to push himself back to his handler. He was transported to an emergency animal hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 3
- Tour 1 year
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsHey buddy, it's been a really hard day today, 20 years ago today you were so violently taken from me and your mom.We miss you everyday and one day we will all be back together.You paid a debt for me that I will never be able to repay. Love ya bud, RIP.
Terry Burnett
Metro Nashville PD RET.
May 14, 2018
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