Ashtabula County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 25, 2000
Add to My HeroesCero
K9 Cero was shot and killed after being released on a suspect in an active shooter incident.
The subject had thrown down a shotgun and started to flee on foot when Cero was deployed. As Cero bit him the man opened fire with a .22 caliber revolver, killing Cero.
Officers on scene returned fire, killing the man.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Not available
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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Ashtabula
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