K9 Hero

Hunter

Phoenix Police Department — Phoenix, AZ

Gunfire German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch April 17, 1996

Tour of Duty 5 years

Age 8

Gender Male

Weapon Rifle; Mini 14

K9 Profile

Breed German Shepherd

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Phoenix Police Department

Location Phoenix, AZ

Incident

K9 Hunter was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a subject who was seen carrying a rifle in the 2900 block of East Cactus Road.

When officers attempted to make contact with the man, he ran into the yards of the adjoining houses. K9 Hunter gave pursuit but was shot five times at point blank range by the man, who was armed with a Mini-14. Despite the wounds, Hunter was able to bite the subject before returning to his handler.

He was immediately transported to an emergency animal hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject was taken into custody.