Montgomery Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, January 23, 1985
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K9 Dox was struck and killed by a vehicle while chasing one of two burglary suspects on Route 309 near Vilsmeier Road at 12:30 am.
K9 Dox and his handler responded to a burglary in progress at a stereo store. While at the scene one of the suspects fled on foot and K9 Dox was released for an apprehension. As K9 Dox was crossing Route 309 he was fatally struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Both suspects were apprehended and charged with burglary and additional charges.
K9 Dox had served with the Montgomery Township Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Not available
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1 ReflectionsI was working that night for Lansdale Police Dispatch which covered several surrounding departments. Montgomery Twp had their own dispatch center.
Several departments were backing Montgomery Twp up, and I was instructed to start calling veterinarians that could provide emergency service. I frantically called many. Montgomery Twp reached one, however Doc had succumbed to his injuries.
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