K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Will
New York State Police
— Albany, NY
Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Belgian Malinois
Service Record
End of Watch
October 23, 2017
Tour of Duty
6 months
Age
3
Gender
Male
K9 Profile
Breed
Belgian Malinois
Cause
Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Agency
Department
New York State Police
Location
Albany, NY
Incident
K9 Will was accidentally shot and killed by his handler while defending himself against an attack by a Pitbull while assisting with a search warrant in the town of Greig.
As officers approached the home, on Woodcreek Road, the Pitbull emerged from the home and charged at K9 Will and his handler. His handler discharged one round, striking the Pitbull. The round then ricocheted off the gravel driveway and struck K9 Will in the stomach.
His handler transported him to a nearby veterinary clinic where he passed away.
K9 Will had served with the New York State Police for six months. He was named after Trooper William Doyle, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on December 14th, 1967.