Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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K9 Macho suffered a fatal heart attack after apprehending a suspect who was wanted on outstanding warrants at the 2000 block of Estalote Avenue in Harvey.
K9 Macho and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office's SWAT Team were assisting the United States Marshals Service in serving an arrest warrant on a wanted fugitive. When the suspect refused to exit the home, drones and robots were sent into the house during the standoff. As soon as the suspect was located hiding inside a box spring in one of the bedrooms, K9 Macho was sent in to apprehend the suspect.
Around 10:50 a.m., K9 Macho seized the suspect by biting him to keep him in place until other SWAT Team members could apprehend the man. During the apprehension, K9 Macho's handler noticed something was off and removed him from the suspect. K9 Macho collapsed, and CPR was performed. Despite resuscitation attempts, K9 Macho was unable to be revived.
The suspect was taken into custody.
K9 Macho had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for six years. He had more than 200 deployments and made more than 100 apprehensions.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 8
- Tour 6 years
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Offender In custody
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsI am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Macho. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Handler, Family and all Members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
March 10, 2025
