San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, June 3, 1968
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K9 Heiko was killed while tracking burglary suspects when he fell from a building.
K9 Heiko and his partner responded to 999 Van Ness Avenue for a burglar alarm at 12:10 am. Once on scene officers discovered a vehicle containing car and engine parts. The burglars, frightened by the police escaped to the roof of the building. K9 Heiko followed the thieves to the top of a fire escape, jumped a 3 1/2 foot parapet, and fell 48 feet from the roof to the street below.
K9 Heiko served with the San Francisco Police Department for 18 months.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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