Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, April 28, 1975
Add to My HeroesFritz
K9 Fritz was killed after falling four stories while searching for a burglary suspect.
K9 Fritz and his partner had answered a call of a suspected burglary in progress at a building in the 1400 block of Western Avenue on the city's north side. Fritz, his partner, and other officers had entered the building's roof through a skylight to search the roof. K9 Fritz lunged towards a noise he herd on the roof and fell four stories.
Fritz was found unconscious in an alley by other officers and rushed to a veterinary hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsYou were such a good boy. Thank you for your service.
Jessica
Citizen of PA
January 8, 2020
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