K9 Hero

Callahan

Saint Paul Police Department — Saint Paul, MN

Gunfire German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch May 26, 1998

Tour of Duty 3 years

Age 5

Gender Male

Weapon Gun; Unknown type

K9 Profile

Breed German Shepherd

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Saint Paul Police Department

Location Saint Paul, MN

Incident

K9 Callahan was shot and killed as he and his handler assisted homicide detectives search for two murder suspects wanted in Wisconsin.

Callahan and his handler were ambushed as they were on a track. One of the suspects opened fire from a hiding spot behind a bush on Beech Street. Callahan immediately attempted a takedown on the subject, diverting his gunfire. When K9 Callahan apprehended the suspect, he was struck twice by gunfire and killed. His actions saved the life of his K9 partner.

The suspect who shot K9 Callahan was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide for the murder he was being sought after in Wisconsin and sentenced to life in prison.

K9 Callahan had served with the St. Paul Police Department for three years.