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

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The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
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.
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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.
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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
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PORTAGE LAKE, ME. (WWLP) – In Maine, a man was killed by State Police after he had shot and wounded a sheriff’s deputy and a police dog.
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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