K9 Rocky, Anoka County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

K9 Rocky

Anoka County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

End of Watch Wednesday, December 30, 2009

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K9 Rocky was shot and killed while entering a home with the county SWAT team.

The homeowner had barricaded himself inside of the home after shooting at a deputy who was escorting a neighbor in an attempt to retrieve a car. The home had been surrounded for several hours with no contact from the man.

As the SWAT team entered the home the man opened fire, killing K9 Rocky. One of the deputies returned fire, killing the subject.

K9 Rocky had served with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office for five years.

Bio

Breed Belgian Malinois
Gender Male
Age 7
Tour Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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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]

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Nashua NH Police Department [1974 – 1998]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
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