K9 Hero

Falco

Gary Police Department — Gary, IN

Gunfire Belgian Malinois

Service Record

End of Watch July 13, 2023

Tour of Duty 8 years

Age 10

Gender Male

Weapon Gun; Unknown type

K9 Profile

Breed Belgian Malinois

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Gary Police Department

Location Gary, IN

Incident

K9 Falco was shot and killed during a canine apprehension of a subject wanted for aggravated battery and reckless endangerment.

The subject had fled during a traffic stop in the 1000 block of 35th Court. The man opened fire on officers, killing K9 Falco. The man was convicted and sentenced to 8.5 years.

K9 Falco had served with the Gary Police Department for eight years.