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Died 4/18/24 Handler – Sgt. J. Greenawalt Summerville K9 Chaos dies ‘unexpectedly’ at the age of 9: SPD Chaos, a K9 with the Summerville Police Department (SPD), has passed away.A German Shepherd, Chaos died on April 18 at the age of nine. The SPD described his death as “unexpected”.According to the SPD, Chaos joined the department in 2018 and served …

Died – 4/9/24 Handler – Sgt. Randy Clinton Legendary York Co. K-9 dies from health complications A legendary York County Sheriff’s Office K-9 died on Tuesday due to health complications resulting from a cancer diagnosis.Gabby was honored in the morning by YCSO K-9 team members, Rock Hill Police K-9 Team members, and former handlers before being taken to a veterinarian.“This …

Handler – Master Mariner Meyer Retired Charleston County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away at 12 years old The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the death of one of the agency’s retired K9’s. Retired narcotics detection K9 Legion died overnight at a Summerville veterinary clinic, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook.Legion, who was 12 years old, was partnered with Master …

Died 2/4/24 Handler – Cpl. Brooks Urquhart Florence County sheriff’s K-9 deputy Rico dies at 12 Rico, a patrol dog with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, has died at the age of 12. Rico and his partner, Cpl. Brooks Urquhart, were twice the recipients of the American Police Canine Association President’s K9 Team Award (2017 and 2018). The sheriff’s office …

Handler – Sgt. Judson Haithcock Charleston Police retired K9 passes away The Charleston Police Department (CPD) announced the passing of one of their retired K9s on Friday.Tinto was a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois partnered with Sgt. Judson Haithcock.The K9 worked with the Explosive Devices Team from 2011 to 2018, and he served at special events, conducting protective sweeps and aiding in …

Handler – Sergeant Jason Rodriguez Bluffton Police Department mourns loss of beloved K-9 Hunden The Bluffton Police Department announced Wednesday the death of K-9 Hunden. Hunden was born in June 2015 and began working with the police department in 2017.”Hunden, alongside handler, Sgt. Jason Rodriguez dedicated himself to the Bluffton Police Department, leaving an indelible mark on our community,” the …

Richland County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of retired K9 deputy Youri The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their former K9 deputies. The department announced the passing of retired K9 Youri, 13 on Wednesday. Youri was a very successful, powerhouse, full service patrol dog – serving the citizens of Richland County from 2013 until his …

Lexington deputies mourn the loss of K9 officer Tuesday the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department announced the death of K9 Bono. Deputies say Bono served the county for eight years specializing in tracking, narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, article searches, and building clearing.

Died 10/21/23 Columbia Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Rex The Columbia Police Department has lost one of their own.K-9 Rex passed away peacefully on October 21 at a veterinarian hospital after suffering a medical emergency, officials say.K-9 Rex was surrounded by his handler and other loved ones.

Died 9/28/23 Handler – Special Agent Richard Hunton, III Officers kill man who killed a police dog and wounded two people in South Carolina A man who shot two people, including a sheriff’s deputy, along the South Carolina coast was killed by officers after he fatally wounded a police dog, authorities said.The dog, named Rico, was sent into a home …