Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, October 10, 2024
Add to My HeroesKodak
K9 Kodak succumbed to injuries he sustained while tracking a fleeing suspect on October 5, 2024.
A driver in a stolen vehicle fled from deputies in a wooded area near Leesburg Road. K9 Kodak was tracking the suspect and became trapped in razor wire fencing. It took two K9 deputies to release K9 Kodak from entanglement.
K9 Kodak was transported to the vet and underwent surgery to repair lacerations in his abdomen and leg. Five days later, K9 Kodak died from his injuries.
The suspect was not apprehended.
K9 Kodak had served with the Richland County Sheriff's Department for four years.
Bio
- Breed Dutch Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 6
- Tour 4 years
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Saturday, October 5, 2024
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOn behalf of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, we honor his unwavering dedication and will forever remember the love and sacrifice he exemplified.
K-9 Kodak served with bravery and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Office of Victim Services - Mandy Kimner
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
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