K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Argos
Portland Police Bureau
— Portland, OR
Gunfire
German Shepherd
Service Record
End of Watch
June 5, 1987
Tour of Duty
1 years
Age
3
Gender
Male
Weapon
Rifle
K9 Profile
Breed
German Shepherd
Cause
Gunfire
Agency
Department
Portland Police Bureau
Location
Portland, OR
Incident
K9 Argos was shot and killed by an armed felon who had barricaded himself inside of a home.
K9 Argos and his handler were setup on the perimeter when the man emerged firing a rifle and handgun. K9 Argos was shot as he attempted an apprehension.