K9 Hero

Hudson

Kane County Sheriff's Office — St. Charles, IL

Gunfire Dutch Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch May 24, 2023

Tour of Duty 4 years

Age 4

Gender Male

Weapon Handgun

K9 Profile

Breed Dutch Shepherd

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Kane County Sheriff's Office

Location St. Charles, IL

Incident

K9 Hudson was shot and killed in Geneva during the apprehension of a robbery suspect.

A Kane County deputy sheriff located a stolen vehicle after being alerted by an LPR hit. Deputies attempted to stop the car at the intersection of Randall Road and Silver Glen Road in South Elgin, but the driver fled, and a pursuit was initiated. The driver exited the vehicle holding a handgun at the intersection of Randall Road and Fabyan Parkway in Geneva. K9 Hudson was deployed for an apprehension and bit the subject, who then opened fire.

K9 Hudson and the subject were both killed during the exchange of gunfire. The investigation revealed the subject had cocaine in his system and wanted to commit suicide by cop.

K9 Hudson had served with the Kane County Sheriff's Office for four years.