Coweta County, GA – A K9 with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office was killed by a suspect who fled from the police last week. According to the authorities, K9 Titan was fatally wounded when the suspect opened fire on him last Wednesday night.
The suspect, who fled from the police in a Chrysler 300, opened fire on K9 Titan after the vehicle was stopped when the deputy performed a PIT manuever. The suspect shot Titan multiple times, and the dog’s handler as well. The deputy returned fire, killing the suspect.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office said:
K-9 Titan has served the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office for over five years. During his time, Titan has successfully located several missing persons, successfully identified illegal narcotics as well as assisted in the successful apprehension of multiple offenders.
Titan’s handler, Blaize Henderson, was treated and released from the hospital.
This incident is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and all information pertaining to the case will come from the GBI.
Titan will be honored at a celebration of life on November 22. Rest easy Titan.
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