K9 Axe

K9 Axe | St. Clair Shores Police Department, Michigan K9 Axe | St. Clair Shores Police Department, MichiganK9 Axe | St. Clair Shores Police Department, Michigan
St. Clair Shores Police Department, Michigan
K9 Axe | St. Clair Shores Police Department, Michigan
K9 Axe | St. Clair Shores Police Department, Michigan
K9 Axe | St. Clair Shores Police Department, Michigan
K9 Axe

St. Clair Shores Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, November 4, 2018

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K9 Axe was shot and killed after officers responded to reports of an armed subject outside of a banquet hall at 26211 Harper Avenue.

As officers arrived on the scene they encountered a subject who was armed with a rifle and handgun. The man fled on foot with officers in pursuit. K9 Axe was deployed for an apprehension and was shot by the man.

Officers returned fire, killing the subject.

K9 Axe had served with the St. Clair Shores Police Department for two years.

K9 Axe was named in memory of U.S. Navy SEAL Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Axelson who was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2005.

Bio

  • Breed German Shepherd
  • Gender Male
  • Age 4
  • Tour 2 years

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

weapons violation, k9 apprehension

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K9 Axe, you are a true hero and will be missed and remembered. May God bless your friends and family as they grieve. Run free at the bridge Axe, until we meet again.

Officer Mark Eickmannn, ret.
Ascension St John Police Authority

October 22, 2023

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