K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Frankie
Massachusetts State Police
— Framingham, MA
Gunfire
Belgian Malinois
Service Record
End of Watch
July 26, 2022
Tour of Duty
9 years
Age
10
Gender
Male
Weapon
Gun; Unknown type
K9 Profile
Breed
Belgian Malinois
Cause
Gunfire
Agency
Department
Massachusetts State Police
Location
Framingham, MA
Incident
K9 Frankie was shot and killed after he and his handler had responded to a barricade at 40 Oliver Street in Fitchburg.
Officers had gone to the home to serve a firearms-related warrant at approximately 9:00 am. The subject barricaded himself inside for several hours as he spoke to negotiators. The man stated he would surrender but shot K9 Frankie as his handler approached him. The man committed suicide several hours later.
K9 Frankie and his handler had been awarded the Medal of Valor in 2017. K9 Frankie had served with the Massachusetts State Police for nine years.