Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, December 3, 1970
Add to My HeroesKirk
K9 Kirk was shot and killed by a robbery suspect he was apprehending in an empty lot at 7502 S. Dorchester Avenue.
The suspect shot K9 Kirk in the neck as Kirk attempted the apprehension. Officers on the scene returned fire and killed the subject.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 9
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 1 ReflectionsRIP K9 Kirk. You served us bravely. Every hero deserves a reflection.
John McCorkindale
September 15, 2023
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