K9 Hero

Rico

Alaska State Troopers — Anchorage, AK

Gunfire Dutch Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch March 26, 2017

Tour of Duty 6 months

Age 3

Gender Male

Weapon Handgun

K9 Profile

Breed Dutch Shepherd

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Alaska State Troopers

Location Anchorage, AK

Incident

K9 Rico was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension of a suspect following a pursuit in Wasilla.

The driver of the vehicle led troopers on a 45-minute pursuit after they attempted to stop him for traffic violations. The subject had several outstanding warrants.

Troopers were able to disable the vehicle with spike strips near mile 45 on Parks Highway. K9 Rico was deployed when the man fled and refused to follow commands. The subject opened fire on Rico, killing him, before being shot and killed by the troopers.

K9 Rico had served with the Alaska State Troopers for only six months.