A working K9 with Ohio’s Green Township Police Department died unexpectedly while pursuing suspects wanted for abducting a child. Dino, a seven-year-old German shepherd/Belgian malinois mix, was assisting his handler, Corporal Tony Leidenbor, just before midnight on September 25 when he suffered a “medical event” and collapsed to the ground.
In a Facebook post, the Department wrote:
Just after beginning a track for the suspect, Dino collapsed and stopped breathing. He was rushed to Grady Veterinary Hospital .
The veterinary professionals were unable to revive the K9.
According to the New York Post, the police had been in pursuit of armed “masked gunmen” who had stolen a woman’s money and a child before fleeing in an SUV. The men ditched the vehicle after being pursued by officers, leaving the abducted child behind – one suspected was arrested and three more are still being sought.
The Department commented on the impact of this unexpected loss of their K9 “family” member:
Dino has been with the department since 2011 and was very much a part of our police family. He had a reputation as an outstanding police canine and very much loved his work. He will be sorely missed.
(Image via Facebook)
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Exactly what was this ‘medical event’ that killed seven year old Dino? This post is too vague and needs to be more specific. Seven is a fairly young dog – I would like more information on this so called ‘event’.
the police don’t know what happened – a necropsy is being performed which should provide some answers (right now, there are no answers)
Rest in peace, Dino. Thank you for your service to your community and your bravery. You died a true hero!
Rest in peace K9 Dino, and condolences to your handler, family and fellow police officers, I know how much you will be missed.
Rest in peace Dino, you are a hero and will be missed by your partners and fellow officers.
Rest in peace officer Dino….. you were a hero to all.
RIP Dino. Curious what caused your death.
RIP Dino. Thank you for your service. Would like to know what caused Dino’s death.