Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, February 14, 1972
Add to My HeroesCaesar
K9 Caesar died after falling from a balcony in the Presentation Catholic Church at 758 South Springfield Avenue while searching for a suspect wanted for shooting a police officer.
The officer had been shot by several juveniles at a nearby community center. K9 Caesar and another canine were put in the church during the search of the suspects. During the search K9 Caesar rushed up the stairs to the choir loft and, while jumping from row to row, inadvertently jumped over the railing and fell 40 feet to the pews below.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 4
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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View all 1 ReflectionsRIP K9 Caesar. You served the city of Chicago well. Every hero deserves a reflection.
John McCorkindale
September 15, 2023
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