Delray Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, April 26, 1984
Add to My HeroesCello Van Wachthaus
K9 Cello died from injuries sustained while attempting to apprehend one of two subjects who had just stolen automobile parts from the Hoyle Cadillac dealership at 2300 South Federal Highway.
One of the men had climbed atop a tractor-trailer while fleeing from pursuing officer. K9 Cello injured his abdomen as he attempted to jump onto the truck. His handler took him to an animal hospital the following day where he died while undergoing an operation.
K9 Cello had served with the Delray Beach Police Department for three years.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 5
- Tour 3 years
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Wednesday, April 25, 1984
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