Bio & Incident Details
Breed: Dutch Shepherd
Age: 3
Gender: M
Tour: 6 months
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/26/2017
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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K9 Rico was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension of a suspect following a pursuit in Wasilla.
The driver of the vehicle led troopers on a 45-minute pursuit after they attempted to stop him for traffic violations. The subject had several outstanding warrants.
Troopers were able to disable the vehicle with spike strips near mile 45 on Parks Highway. K9 Rico was deployed when the man fled and refused to follow commands. The subject opened fire on Rico, killing him, before being shot and killed by the troopers.
K9 Rico had served with the Alaska State Troopers for only six months.
