Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch Wednesday, June 5, 2002
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K9 Rik was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a subject who had abducted a 14-year-old girl.
The girl was able to escape from the subject and provided authorities with information about the subject's identity. A warrant was obtained for the man and the SWAT team was mobilized to serve it.
The subject was located and lead officers on a three-county pursuit before driving onto a dead-end Forest Service road. K9 Rik was deployed as the subject fled on foot. As Rik bit the subject the man pulled out a gun and shot him and a deputy. The man committed suicide as deputies returned fire.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 2
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsThe best boy,, who crossed the rainbow bridge too soon. Thank you for your service Rik, I know you're getting all the belly rubs and ear scratches up there!
Andi with an "i"
Idaho Crime Squad
July 10, 2023
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