Azi
K9 Azi was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a subject who barricaded himself in a hotel room at the Red Roof Inn at 1300 North Central Expressway in McKinney.
Around 2:44 p.m., McKinney officers responded to a shooting call and discovered a female had been shot. The suspect barricaded himself in a hotel room and threatened to shoot everyone. When the suspect exited the room about 30 minutes later, K9 Azi was deployed to apprehend him. The suspect pulled out his gun and shot K9 Azi, fatally wounding him. Responding officers returned fire, hitting the suspect. The suspect succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.
The female victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
K9 Azi was taken to an Urgent Care Vet Clinic, but had passed away.
K9 Azi had served with the McKinney Police Department for one year and four months.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 2
- Tour 1 year, 4 months
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 33 ReflectionsRIP K9 Azi, you served with honor and loyalty. You will not be forgotten. Sleep well.
Jodi Moen
Former ACO
April 28, 2025
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