K9 Hero

Fang

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office — Jacksonville, FL

Gunfire German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch September 30, 2018

Age 3

Gender Male

Weapon Gun; Unknown type

K9 Profile

Breed German Shepherd

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Location Jacksonville, FL

Incident

K9 Fang was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an armed carjacking suspect near I-10 and Commerce Center Parkway.

The subject had stolen the vehicle at gunpoint approximately one hour earlier. The vehicle was located and turned off remotely as it traveled on I-10 and the driver fled into the nearby woods. K9 Fang was released to apprehend the suspect but was shot and killed. The subject was apprehended by a second canine and his handler moments later.

The man was convicted of killing K9 Fang, abduction, and carjacking. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

K9 Fang served as a patrol canine and explosives detection canine.