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.
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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.
Maine State Police K-9 killed, deputy injured, suspect dead following standoff in Portage
They say Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage.
Maine K-9 dies after being shot during standoff; suspect shot, killed by police
PORTAGE LAKE, Maine (WGME) — A police K-9 who was injured during a standoff in northern Maine has died. A Maine deputy was also shot before the suspect died after being shot by police on Monday.
Maine State Police mourn loss of police dog killed in armed standoff
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.
Maine mall shooting suspect turns himself into police
South Portland police said Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, turned himself in Thursday afternoon without incident. Police say Awad is the suspect involved in Wednesday's shooting at the Maine Mall.
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SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting at the Maine Mall on Wednesday. Police say he was seen leaving through the food court entrance after the shooting on Wednesday afternoon. Police say there is no risk to the public, but if anyone does see the suspect, to call police.
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.
K-9 deputy dies after being shot by suspect during standoff
The Maine State Police said K-9 officer Preacher was killed in the line of duty during a tactical team operation in Portage.
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