Miss. K-9 Shot, Killed While Tracking Suspect

Exo, a K-9 with the Pascagoula Police Department, died from the injuries he suffered after he was struck by gunfire while he and his handler were tracking a suspect.

By Jesse Lieberman

Source The Sun Herald

June 24, 2022

A K-9 officer was killed in the line of duty, Pascagoula Police Department announced on Facebook.

The dog named Exo and his handler were tracking a suspect on Thursday when the individual fired shots at the officer and hit the dog.

Exo was rushed to an emergency vet, where he died from his injuries.

"We ask for prayers for his handler, Officer Prisock, his family and our department as we mourn the loss of our fallen hero, K9 Officer Exo," reads the post.

Police said they'll release more information when it is available.

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