Mississippi K-9 Killed After Pursuit, Suspect Fatally Shot by Deputies

DeSoto County deputies initiated a PIT maneuver, stopping the suspect’s vehicle on Highway 61 near the border of Tunica and DeSoto Counties.

February 22, 2024

DeSoto County, Mississippi, Sheriff's K-9 Luca was shot and killed trying to apprehend a suspect Wednesday.DeSoto County, Mississippi, Sheriff's K-9 Luca was shot and killed trying to apprehend a suspect Wednesday.Mississippi DPS

A DeSoto County, Mississippi, sheriff’s K-9 was shot and killed at the end of a pursuit Wednesday. Deputies fatally shot the suspect.

According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, DeSoto County deputies initiated a PIT maneuver, stopping the suspect’s vehicle on Highway 61 near the border of Tunica and DeSoto Counties.

Deputies then released a K-9, who was shot by the suspect. Deputies then returned fire, killing the suspect, WMCTV reports.

The reason for the pursuit has not been released.

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