Maine police K-9 shot, killed in line of duty

Police K-9 and suspect killed, deputy wounded during standoff in Maine; baby rescued
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
'Profound reminder' of courage: Maine police K-9 shot, killed in the line of duty
Preacher and his handler, Sgt. Jonathan Russell, were deployed to a domestic dispute that led to an armed standoff involving 29-year-old Steven Righini, who shot an Aroostook deputy, according to a statement from MSP.
Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine
It is with great sadness that we tell you K9 Preacher was killed in the line of duty last night. Maine State Police K9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty last night during a tactical team operation in Portage. Preacher and his handler, Sgt.… pic.twitter.com/UxoUkYpfEU
Maine State Police K9 Preacher killed in the line of duty after armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.
Maine State Police mourn loss of police dog killed in armed standoff
Maine State Police are mourning the loss of police dog Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois killed in the line of duty during a tactical operation Monday evening. Preacher and his handler, Sgt. Jonathan Russell,
Police dog shot at end of Maine standoff dies: ‘ultimate sacrifice'
A police dog shot at the end of a long standoff in Portage, Maine, on Monday died hours later, officials said Tuesday.
Suspect fatally shot in Portage Lake standoff; police dog also killed
PORTAGE LAKE, Maine — A domestic dispute in Portage Lake that escalated into a day-long standoff Monday resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man, a fatally injured police K-9, and a wounded sheriff's deputy, authorities said.
K-9 deputy dies after being shot by suspect during standoff
The Maine State Police said K-9 officer Preacher was killed in the line of duty during a tactical team operation in Portage.
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