K9 Hero

Ike

Palm Springs Police Department — Palm Springs, CA

Gunfire Unknown Breed

Service Record

End of Watch April 17, 2011

Tour of Duty 2 years

Gender Male

Weapon Gun; Unknown type

K9 Profile

Breed Unknown Breed

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Palm Springs Police Department

Location Palm Springs, CA

Incident

K9 Ike was shot and killed as he and his handler attempted to arrest a wanted parolee.

His handler and another officer had recognized the man and attempted to arrest him, but a struggle ensued. The subject was able to break free and run, at which point Ike was released. The parolee pulled out a handgun and opened fire, killing Ike and wounding his handler. Both officers returned fire and killed the subject.

K9 Ike had served with the Palm Springs Police Department for two years. He had conducted 259 area searches and had apprehended 30 suspects.