K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Bandit
Cincinnati Police Department
— Cincinnati, OH
Gunfire
Australian Cattle Dog
Service Record
End of Watch
April 16, 1987
Tour of Duty
6 years
Age
8
Gender
Male
Weapon
Gun; Unknown type
K9 Profile
Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Cause
Gunfire
Agency
Department
Cincinnati Police Department
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Incident
K9 Bandit was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension on a subject who had just shot and killed Police Officer Clifford George.
The subject had run into the woods behind 2249 Vine Street and was being tracked by K9 Bandit. When Bandit located the man, the subject raised his gun at the officers, prompting Bandit to attempt an apprehension. The subject opened fire, killing K9 Bandit.
The other officers on the scene returned fire and killed the subject.