'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.
Police K-9 and suspect killed during standoff in Maine
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine
It is with great sadness that we tell you K9 Preacher was killed in the line of duty last night. Maine State Police K9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty last night during a tactical team operation in Portage. Preacher and his handler, Sgt.… pic.twitter.com/UxoUkYpfEU
Maine State Police K9 Preacher killed in the line of duty after armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.
Man dead following police standoff in Maine, deputy and police dog injured
In Maine, a man was killed by State Police after he had shot and wounded a sheriff’s deputy and a police dog. Third earthquake shook York Harbor, Maine Sunday Steven Righini, 29, died following an hours-long standoff outside a home Monday night,
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