K9 Chris

K9 Chris

Yancey County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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Chris

K9 Chris was shot and killed inside the kennel at his handler's home in the Bald Mountain area of Yancey County.

K9 Chris had been placed in his kennel at approximately 8:30 pm and its body was discovered at approximately 5:00 am. Investigators believe that Chris was known to be a sheriff's canine when shot.

K9 Chris had served with the Yancey County Sheriff's Office for seven years.

Bio

  • Breed Dutch Shepherd
  • Gender Male
  • Age 8
  • Tour 7 years

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type

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I only got to meet Chris a couple times, but he was an amazing k9 officer and worked phenomenally with his handler, we miss you k9 Chris.

Telecommunicator Brandon Young Yancey County Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2020

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