Man who killed police K-9 found dead

1
4
Police K9 killed
Spread the love

The man believed to be responsible for the death of a police K9 has been found dead. According to multiple sources, 38-year-old Joe Ruelas has been identified as the man who fatally shot K9 Koki with Arizona’s El Mirage Police Department.

Suspect who killed K9 found dead

On November 22, the police department broke the news of the Belgian malinois’ death to Facebook followers, writing:

Tonight we had a very serious situation in our city in which our K9 Koki was killed protecting his fellow officers. I want you to know the community is safe and the suspect is no longer a threat.

In a release, El Mirage Police Chief Paul Marzocca commented on the loss of the department’s K9 officer:

The loss of Koki is no different than the loss of a police officer. Today, the El Mirage Police Department mourns Koki, we lost a brother last night.”

Koki was deployed on Friday night as officers tried to apprehend Ruelas on suspicion of aggravated assault. Ruelas fired at, and killed Koki. Officers fired at the suspect, who was later found dead inside of a home from a gunshot wound which may have been self-inflicted, reports Fox 10 Phoenix.

A ceremony in Koki’s honor was held on Saturday night.

Follow the National Animal News Facebook page for more news, updates and petitions.

Yesterday: Puppies deformed because of cruel backyard breeder’s neglect

Fight animal abuse! Donate Now


Love is the cure! Pick your favorite color and design here. 

Your purchase helps support the continuation of this site. Thank you! Find more styles at our store here.

Dreaming of a Purr-fect Christmas! Spread some joy in this uniquely designed shirt (available in long-sleeve, t-shirt and sweatshirt). Click here to find your favorite color and style.

Your purchase helps support the continuation of this site! Thank you!

 



Help support the continuation of this site AND spread the word – Pets are not disposable!! Find your favorite color and style here. 


Spread the love

1 COMMENT

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here