Allentown Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, March 2, 1985
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K9 Blackjack was shot and killed after mistakenly biting a police officer while attempting an apprehension of a murder suspect.
Officers had pursued the subject until his vehicle crashed in the 2500 block of Allen Street. K9 Blackjack was deployed for an apprehension but mistakenly bit a plainclothes officer who was confronting the suspect. The officer shot K9 Blackjack after he failed to release his grip.
The suspect was apprehended at the scene of the crash.
Bio
- Breed Doberman Pinscher
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Weapon Officer's handgun
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