Police dog killed during search for suspect in Perris
A Riverside County Sheriff's Office police dog was killed while searching for a suspect in Perris, according to deputies.
According to a Facebook post from the RCSO, the K-9's name was Rudy. It died because of the injuries it sustained while searching for a wanted suspect.
"Just last month, Rudy and his handler Deputy Day received 1st place honors at the Las Vegas Metro Police K-9 Trials in the Handler Protection Category," the office wrote.
The suspect died at the scene, according to police.
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