K9 Hero

Ulf

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police — Pittsburgh, PA

Gunfire German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch May 6, 2008

Age 6

Gender Male

Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber

K9 Profile

Breed German Shepherd

Cause Gunfire

Agency

Department Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

Location Pittsburgh, PA

Incident

K9 Ulf was shot and killed while pursuing a man after his handler responded to a shots fired call in the city's Mount Oliver section.

As they approached the subject the man pulled a gun. Ulf was released to subdued the man but was shot when the subject opened fire on him and the officers. The other officers were able to return fire and kill the subject.