K9 Leo

K9 Leo

Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Leo

K9 Leo succumbed to gunshot wounds he received during a domestic call at the 900 block of Northwest 114th Court in Silver Springs on February 17, 2024.

When Marion County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene, the subject, accused of battery by strangulation, fired at them from the backyard. K9 Leo was struck in an area not covered by his protective armor. Deputies returned fire, killing the subject.

K9 Leo was transported to the UF Animal Hospital in Gainesville where he died three days later.

K9 Leo had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for three years.

Bio

  • Breed Belgian Shepherd
  • Gender Male
  • Age 4
  • Tour 3 years

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, February 17, 2024
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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I was at UF as a student at the time. Leo was a sweet soul. The whole large animal department basically stopped to honor him when he was taken away. From what I heard from his students he was a gentle soul. His passing touched everyone on his case and in the hospital.

Dr. Alexander Basso

September 18, 2025

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