Clark County Sheriff's Office, Washington
End of Watch Tuesday, May 8, 1990
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K9 Lucky was shot and killed while tracking a robbery suspect in a wooded area north of Camas.
A subject had stolen an off-duty police officer's vehicle and guns from his home. When the officer saw his vehicle, he started a pursuit that ended at Northeast 262nd Street and Bradford Road in Vancouver. When the subject exited the vehicle he fired at the off-duty officer while fleeing into a wooded hillside. K9 Lucky and his handler responded to the shots fired and backup call. While searching for the subject, the officers heard a shot and a yelp. The subject was apprehended a few hours later.
The suspect was convicted of harming a police dog, first-degree burglary, and two counts of second-degree theft and sentenced to nine years. He was acquitted of two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
K9 Lucky had served with the Clark County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was responsible for 178 felony and 237 misdemeanor convictions.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 4
- Tour 3 years
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 9 years
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