K9 Haas, Duluth Police Department, Minnesota

K9 Haas

Duluth Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Sunday, January 13, 2019

Haas

K9 Haas was shot and killed during a barricade of a domestic violence suspect in the 1000 block of West Skyline Parkway.

The subject barricaded himself inside of the home as officers arrived at the scene of the initial call. Negotiators spoke to the man for about an hour before he opened fire, killing K9 Haas and wounding an officer. Other officers returned fire and the suspect was found dead inside the home a short time later.

K9 Haas had served with the Duluth Police Department for two years and was certified in narcotics detection and patrol.

Bio

Breed Belgian Malinois
Gender Male
Age 3
Tour 2 years

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Deceased

barricade, domestic

Contact

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Chief of Police Mike Tusken
Duluth Police Department
2030 North Arlington Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

Phone: (218) 730-5400

Most Recent Reflection

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I am sorry to learn of the passing of a hero in Police Officer K9 Haas. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his Handler, family and all members of the Duluth Police Department.

Retired TW Martinez, FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

January 21, 2019