Leon
K9 Leon was struck and killed by a vehicle while in pursuit of a suspect in the area of Lindsay Road and Main Street.
Leon's handler attempted to place the subject under arrest but the man resisted and fled across Main Street. Leon was struck by a car as he chased the man across the street.
His handler immediately transported him to a local animal hospital where he was pronounced dead. The subject was arrested.
K9 Leon had served with the Mesa Police Department for one year.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 3
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsRIP K9 Leon. You were a good dog!
K9 Handler
Mesa PD
December 21, 2013
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