K9 Blitz, Wadesboro Police Department, North Carolina

K9 Blitz

Wadesboro Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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K9 Blitz was shot while apprehending a suspect who fled from officers during a traffic stop.

Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. Highway 74 for fictitious plates. The driver fled, leading to a pursuit that lasted over twenty miles. When the suspect's vehicle's tires were blown in Mt. Gilead, the suspect attempted to flee on foot. K9 Blitz was deployed to apprehend the man. After the suspect was captured, K9 Blitz became more aggressive and was tased and pepper-sprayed. When K9 Blitz attacked a third officer and would not let go, he was shot.

The suspect, who had warrants out for his arrest, was charged with assaulting a law enforcement agency animal, eluding arrest, assault with a deadly weapon, multiple drug possession charges, and traffic violations.

K9 Blitz had served with the Wadesboro Police Department for two months.

Bio

Breed German Shepherd
Gender Male
Age Not available
Tour 2 months

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender In custody

apprehension, vehicle pursuit, warrant

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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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