Chico
K9 Chico was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 10 East at 12:50 a.m.
K9 Chico and his handler had completed a traffic stop with a K9 deployment on the Interstate 10 Frontage Road. After K9 Chico was secured in his patrol cage, his handler started to pull out of the parking lot, unaware that the door mechanism and safety feature had malfunctioned. K9 Chico jumped out of the patrol car and ran onto Interstate 10, where he was struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
The safety feature should have alerted the handler that the door did not close properly. An investigation into the malfunction has been started.
K9 Chico had served with the Boerne Police Department for over a year.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 5
- Tour 1 year, 5 months
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender At large
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsI am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Chico. 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 of the Boerne Police Department, Texas
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
April 13, 2025
