K9 Mark

Mark

K9 Mark was struck and killed by a patrol car while attempting an apprehension on Jay Drive in St. Cloud, Florida.

K9 Mark and his handler had responded to the area to assist deputies search for a subjected wanted for burglary and abduction. The man began to flee on foot from deputies and K9 Mark was released. The subject ran across Jay Drive and with K9 Mark in pursuit. As K9 Mark entered the roadway he was struck by a patrol car that was responding to assist with the foot pursuit.

K9 Mark had served with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office for four years.