Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, January 30, 1997
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K9 Iron was shot and killed by a home invasion robbery suspect he was tracking. Iron had apprehended the suspect when the suspect shot him. The suspect then exchanged gunfire with the handler; the suspect was killed.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 6
- Tour 3 years
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Killed at the scene
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