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Boco

Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office — Ruston, LA

Gunfire Belgian Malinois

Service Record

End of Watch August 17, 2018

Gender Male

Weapon Gun; Unknown type

K9 Profile

Breed Belgian Malinois

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office

Location Ruston, LA

Incident

K9 Boco was shot and killed in the area of Chandler Road while attempting to apprehend a suspect who was wanted for attempted murder.

The suspect had shot his girlfriend in the head earlier in the morning in Monroe, Louisiana. Investigators had learned that the man was at a residence on Chandler Road in Lincoln Parish. As deputies arrived at the scene at approximately 7:30 pm the man fled into a wooded area behind the home. K9 Boco was released for an apprehension as the man fled. Deputies heard several gunshots moments later.

The man was taken into custody at approximately 2:00 am. K9 Boco's body was recovered at approximately 3:45 am.