Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, December 16, 2011
Add to My HeroesFargo
K9 Fargo was shot and killed after being released on an armed robbery suspect near Monticello Road in Columbia.
Fargo caught the subject and locked onto him. During the ensuing struggle the man shot him three times, and then fired at responding deputies. K9 Fargo was transported a local emergency animal hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject fled the scene but was located hiding in a shed and arrested a short time later. He was charged with unlawful killing of a police dog, five counts of attempted murder, and two counts of armed robbery.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 5
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 Reflections“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4, NKJV). K9 Fargo, you will never be forgotten. Your family, department, community, and friends will never forget you. RIP buddy.
Anonymous
September 6, 2024
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