Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch Wednesday, June 5, 2002
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K9 Rik was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a subject who had abducted a 14-year-old girl.
The girl was able to escape from the subject and provided authorities with information about the subject's identity. A warrant was obtained for the man and the SWAT team was mobilized to serve it.
The subject was located and lead officers on a three-county pursuit before driving onto a dead-end Forest Service road. K9 Rik was deployed as the subject fled on foot. As Rik bit the subject the man pulled out a gun and shot him and a deputy. The man committed suicide as deputies returned fire.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 2
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsIt's been a long time since you were murdered K9 Rik....I just watched a show that included the incident around when you were killed. There's no doubt that you saved your person and a few others that day. Prayers for all who loved you.
Denise
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August 28, 2025
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