Lake County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Wednesday, April 30, 1997
Add to My HeroesAjax
K9 Ajax was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a man who had fled from detectives during a traffic stop.
As Ajax closed in on the subject the man opened fire on him, shooting him in the mouth, before firing at other officers. The other officers returned fire and killed the subject.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 3
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsAjax,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 30, 2014
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