K9 Hero

Ivan

Tucson Police Department — Tucson, AZ

Gunfire Belgian Malinois

Service Record

End of Watch December 12, 2012

Tour of Duty 6 months

Age 2

Gender Male

Weapon Gun; Unknown type

K9 Profile

Breed Belgian Malinois

Origin Czech Republic

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Tucson Police Department

Location Tucson, AZ

Incident

K9 Ivan was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a carjacking suspect near the intersection of 2nd Street and Stewart Avenue at about 11:00 pm.

Ivan's handler spotted the truck within minutes of the carjacking and attempted to stop it, but the driver fled. The vehicle crashed following a short pursuit and several officers, including K9 Ivan, pursued him on foot. Both K9 Ivan and the subject were shot and killed during the ensuing confrontation.

Ivan was transported to a local animal hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

K9 Ivan had served as a patrol certified canine with the Tucson Police Department for six months.