A Colorado sheriff’s office is mourning the unexpected and tragic loss of a beloved K9 who was killed in the line of duty. On Tuesday, the El Paso County (EPC) Sheriff’s Office issued a statement about the loss of K9 Jinx who was shot and killed in Manitou Springs on Monday night.
The authorities said:
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken to announce that K9 Jinx was killed in the line of duty last night. The loss of K9 Jinx cannot be put into words as his passing leaves a hole in our EPSO Family. Our thoughts go out to his handler, his family, and the EPSO K9 Unit. Good boy, Jinx. Rest easy.
The fatal altercation occurred when deputies made contact with a man who was allegedly “menacing others with a firearm.” According to the authorities, the man shot at the deputies, who returned fire, killing the man. Jinx was killed in the altercation.
The three-year-old dog was honored in a procession on Tuesday.
Following the process, the agency said:
Thank you to all of our law enforcement and K9 partners for joining us to honor our fallen hero, Jinx. The outpouring of support from our community means the world to us. 🖤💙🖤
Rest in peace Jinx.
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Another brave K-9 watching over our pets at the Rainbow Bridge. My sincere condolences to Jinx’s handler, family and fellow officers, I know how much he will be missed.