In a statement, the Springfield Police Department said<\/a> Axel had experienced a blockage that caused internal damage. He passed away on Aug. 19. \u201cHe is more than a dog, he is family. I have spent more time with him than my own wife and kids lately. He will be missed,\u201d K-9 Axel\u2019s handler, Officer Tyler Edwards said. The police department added, \u201cWe are forever grateful for your service to the citizens of the City of Springfield.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Died 8\/19\/21 Handler – Officer Tyler Edwards Springfield police K-9 Axel dies at age 5 Springfield police K-9 Axel has died at the age of five, the department announced Wednesday night. In a statement, the Springfield Police Department said Axel had experienced a blockage that caused internal damage. He passed away on Aug. 19. \u201cHe …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11116,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[51],"class_list":["post-11114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-k9memorial","tag-tn"],"yoast_head":"\n
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