K9 Hero

Mac

Trenton Police Department — Trenton, NJ

Stabbed Unknown Breed

Service Record

End of Watch October 14, 1982

Weapon Edged weapon; Knife

K9 Profile

Breed Unknown Breed

Cause Stabbed

Agency

Department Trenton Police Department

Location Trenton, NJ

Incident

K9 Mac was stabbed to death after he and his handler responded to a burglary in progress at a local tavern.

As Mac and his handler conducted a sweep of the building the suspect suddenly exited a utility closet in the basement holding a knife. Mac immediately attempted to apprehended the man but was fatally stabbed.