K9 Leo, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida

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 love dogs and I am a K9 officer it breaks my heart seeing K9’s get killed especially this early in to their career Rest In Peace Leo you will always we remembered.

Police Officer Jacob Hardison
Chicago Police Department

June 16, 2024