Joplin Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Add to My HeroesCezar
K9 Cezar was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect.
Cezar was shot in the eye as he was deployed to make the apprehension. The subject was later arrested and charged with robbery and felony killing or disabling a police dog.
K9 Cezar had served with the Joplin Police Department for six years.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 7
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
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Mel Griffis
June 30, 2024
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