A police dog was killed during the detention of dangerous criminals, covering other officers

In the United States of America police dogs are always treated with honor and respect. These animals risk their lives, leading an unequal battle against crime, but colleagues at work have for them a special thrill.

Unfortunately, like other officers, four-legged heroes often die during the performance of official duties.

A police dog was killed during the detention of dangerous criminals, covering other officersThe dog distracted the attention of the attacker, allowing the other officers to hit the perp to return fire. Photo: PBSO

Monday, December 24, researcher in the division K-9 named Zigo was fatally wounded at detention of especially dangerous criminals. The dog chased one of the suspects who was armed. The dog distracted the attention of the attacker, allowing the other officers to hit the perp to return fire. Unfortunately, for Tigo this task was the last.

The incident occurred at Wellington (Florida). Patrol found 2 men who are wanted on suspicion of murder in the first degree and complicity to robbery. While trying to arrest the criminals tried to escape.

Zigo, chased the attacker and at some point the man turned and opened fire on the dog. While the killer was shooting at the officer, K-9, the other cops managed to seriously injure the criminal. As for Tigo, he was urgently admitted to the hospital, but despite all the efforts of the doctors, the dog did not survive.

Tuesday dog-police last farewell with military honors. The funeral was attended by members of County Sheriff’s Office palm beach (The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office) and the local fire Department. The head of the PBSO, RIC Bradshaw said that Tigo gave his life to save other officers.

«He honestly did his job and saved the lives of these policemen,» said the Sheriff.

Colleagues of the deceased dog is now comforting his partner, who for two years served side by side with Tigo. The man grieved the loss of his friend and pet, so colleagues have the police all possible support.

As for criminals, one of them is under arrest and a second is in hospital with serious injuries. If the attacker survives, it will be a long prison term.

For the murder of a service dog provides severe punishment. In addition, the man put forward several charges, which in total is pulled to life imprisonment.

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