Beaver County Sheriff's Office, Utah
End of Watch Thursday, September 9, 1999
Add to My HeroesMax
K9 Max was shot and killed as he and his handler searched a 640-acre compound that had been sold at auction after the owner had failed to pay taxes.
The compound's owner was the leader of a religious separatist group that used the compound. As the deputies cleared the compound they were confronted by the man, who opened fire on them with a .223 caliber rifle. K9 Max was severely wounded while his handler was critically wounded.
The subject was eventually arrested and convicted of shooting Max's handler.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .223 caliber
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsMax was a part of our family, and faithful partner, I enjoyed the time I he served with me, and miss him to this day.
Sgt. John Chambers
Handler Beaver County Sheriffs dept.
May 15, 2021
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