Herriman City Police Department, Utah
End of Watch Thursday, February 13, 2020
Add to My HeroesHondo
K9 Hondo was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension of a wanted subject in the area of 445 East and 300 South in downtown Salt Lake City shortly before midnight.
K9 Hondo and his handler were assisting the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team serve the warrant. The wanted parolee exited an apartment and pulled out a handgun as he fled on foot. As K9 Hondo attempted an apprehension he was shot as task officers fired at the subject.
The wanted subject was also killed.
K9 Hondo had served in law enforcement for over four years.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 7
- Tour 4 years, 4 months
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 58 ReflectionsSuch a good boy. I had the honor of working with Hondo on a few occasions. Great K9 officer with a great handler. Rest easy buddy!
Police Officer II W. Marshall
GCPD
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