BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA – The Bakersfield Police Department has confirmed that Jango was the K-9 killed in last night’s fatal officer-involved shooting.
The department said Jango is believed to have been struck by gunfire when the suspect fired at the K-9 and his human partner as they approached him.
Jango was a Belgian Malinois and was born in the Netherlands on Nov. 15, 2015, according to BPD. He was united with his human partner and best friend, Officer Brock Mueller, in March 2017. Memorial plans for the fallen police K-9 have not yet been finalized, the department said
“In his time with us, he faithfully served the community of Bakersfield in the field of suspect apprehension and explosive material detection,” BPD said.
Body camera footage will be released to the public when the investigation allows it, the department said. (KGET)
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