United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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K9 Nash was shot and killed while participating in an arrest operation at a location near the intersection Old Whitehorse Road and Highway 25 in Berea, South Carolina.
At least one subject opened fire on the SRT team during the operation, fatally wounding K9 Nash. All of the subjects were apprehended.
K9 Nash had served with the ATF for five years and was assigned to Special Response Team 5.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 7
- Tour 5 years
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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View all 189 ReflectionsLord 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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