Maine police K-9 shot, killed in line of duty

Police K-9 and suspect killed, deputy wounded during standoff in Maine; baby rescued
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
'Profound reminder' of courage: Maine police K-9 shot, killed in the line of duty
A Maine man was killed by authorities after fatally shooting a Maine State Police (MSP) K-9 named "Preacher" in the line of duty. The 4-year-old Belgian Malinois was killed on Monday during a tactical team operation in Portage.
Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine
Authorities said the man shot at officers and wounded a state police K9, who later died from his injuries. The post Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine appeared first on Boston.
Maine State Police K9 Preacher killed in the line of duty after armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.
K-9 deputy dies after being shot by suspect during standoff
The Maine State Police said K-9 officer Preacher was killed in the line of duty during a tactical team operation in Portage.
Maine State Police Mourn Death of K-9 in Standoff, Chase
Maine State Police are mourning the loss of a K-9 involved in a standoff, chase, and police-involved shooting Monday in Portage. Officers say K-9 Preacher was shot in the abdomen while being sent to apprehend the suspect in the incident.
Maine State Police mourn loss of police dog killed in armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend Righini when he was shot in the abdomen, police reported. Sgt. Russell and Specialist Andrew Hardy returned fire, fatally striking Righini, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Moss stated.
Police dog shot at end of Maine standoff dies: ‘ultimate sacrifice'
A police dog shot at the end of a long standoff in Portage, Maine, on Monday died hours later, officials said Tuesday.
Police kill man during standoff in rural Maine
Steven Righini, of Portage, Maine, was shot by officers and pronounced dead at the scene, state police said in a statement Tuesday morning.
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