United States Department of Homeland Security - Federal Protective Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, December 28, 2020
Add to My HeroesLyka Lukas
K9 Lyka Lukas died after falling from the rooftop of the Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building in Jackson, Mississippi.
She and her handler had responded to the rooftop to conduct a search after receiving reports that an unmanned drone had landed on the building. K9 Lyka became startled during the search, broke free from her handler, and fell from the rooftop.
K9 Lyka had served with the Federal Protective Service for 28 months.
Bio
- Breed Dutch Shepherd
- Gender Female
- Age 4
- Tour 2 years, 4 months
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsLYKA LUKAS,YOU ARE A TRUE HERO THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,REST IN PEACE ! THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING AND SERVING !
SEAN MAIONE
FORMER OFFICER,SPOKANE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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