Hattiesburg Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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K9 Nero was killed when the patrol car he was in was rear-ended by a tractor trailer on I-59.
His handler, who was injured in the crash, had stopped the vehicle to assist a stranded motorist when the incident occurred.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Not available
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Weapon Automobile; Commercial
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