Maine police K-9 shot, killed in line of duty

'Profound reminder' of courage: Maine police K-9 shot, killed in the line of duty
Preacher and his handler, Sgt. Jonathan Russell, were deployed to a domestic dispute that led to an armed standoff involving 29-year-old Steven Righini, who shot an Aroostook deputy, according to a statement from MSP.
Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine
Authorities said the man shot at officers and wounded a state police K9, who later died from his injuries. The post Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine appeared first on Boston.
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The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
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K-9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend Righini when he was shot in the abdomen, police reported. Sgt. Russell and Specialist Andrew Hardy returned fire, fatally striking Righini, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Moss stated.
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