Kylo died during gunfire in the United States. It was the last shift as a police dog

Uthe police dog died in the United States during a shooting. The animal did his last shift before retiring. 

Kylo, Portland Police Department, about nine years old, was shot last Thursday, September 24, when authorities were trying to stop a murder suspect. 

Kylo, a German shepherd, was born and raised in Germany. However, in 2020, he joined Portland police. 

According to Fox8 Live, on Thursday morning, the police were triggered for a disturbance of public order and, on the spot, found a body. Thus, searches were initiated for the suspect, which was located around 12 noon local. 

However, when the authorities tried to stop him, there was a gunfight. According to witnesses, they were heard between 20 and 30 shots.

The suspect ended up dead on the scene despite first aid from the authorities. During the shooting, Kylo was also shot and eventually died. 

According to the American press, Kylo would retire after this last service. 

“There will be much to say in the coming days about Kylo, his sacrifice and the cops he protected,” wrote Sergeant Aaron Schamautz, president of the Portland Police Union, on Facebook.

Portland police spokesperson Mike Benner said that Kylo was “a very dear member of Portland police.”.

“ It's not an exaggeration to say that our police dogs are like cops. It's an emotional moment for all of us. People lost a companion”, he continued. 

According to Oregon Live, Kylo is the first police dog to die in service since 2014. That year, the police dog Mick also died shot.

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