K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Jericho
Wheeling Police Department
— Wheeling, WV
Blunt force trauma
Belgian Malinois
Service Record
End of Watch
September 22, 2025
Tour of Duty
9 years
Age
10
Gender
Male
Weapon
Blunt object
K9 Profile
Breed
Belgian Malinois
Cause
Blunt force trauma
Agency
Department
Wheeling Police Department
Location
Wheeling, WV
Incident
K9 Jericho succumbed to injuries he received while participating in a training exercise.
While performing an exercise, K9 Jericho endured blunt force trauma when he struck a hard metal object while jumping. Despite life-saving measures, K9 Jericho passed away.
K9 Jericho had served with the Wheeling Police Department for nine years. He was trained in patrol duties and narcotics detection.