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Police dog stabbed to death on duty hunting down two armed robbery suspects

Fun VLOG October 30, 2023
Kenzo the police dog (right) and Kenzo with deputy (left)
Kenzo was hailed for his efforts after chasing down two suspects but was found by officers wit ha stab injury and rushed to a vets (Picture: alecak9/Instagram)

Tributes have been paid to a hero police dog after he was killed while trying to hunt down two suspects in Arizona.

Kenzo the dog, who was part of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, was let off his lead to chase a suspect in an armed robbery case on Friday night.

Police saw the suspect enter a commercial yard, and Kenzo ran after them.

But he didn’t return, and eventually deputies became worried and raced after him.

They finally found Kenzo lying on the ground next to one of the suspects.

He had a knife wound so they rushed him to the local vet, but he died of his injuries, reports Tuscon.com.

Pictured: Cody Dillon Bartlett, 36, who tried to pass himself off as Slade Bartlett, is facing charges of armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and killing/harming a work/service animal October 28, 2023: TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pima County Sheriff?s Department said one of its K9s was killed while trying to locate armed robbery suspects. It happened near Fort Lowell and Alvernon around 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Deputies were in the area looking for a man connected to an armed robbery. He was seen entering a fenced yard, when K9 Kenzo was sent to find him. Deputies said Kenzo was found unresponsive during the search, causing deputies to enter the yard and search the property. The suspect was then located and taken into custody without further incident. Kenzo was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Two men were arrested. The PCSD said 35-year-old Cody Dillon Bartlett is facing charges of armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and killing/harming a work/service animal. 32-year-old Juan Tacho is facing charges of armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Cody D. ‘Slade’ Bartlett is one of the suspects arrested (Picture: Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
Pictured: 32-year-old Juan Tacho is facing charges of armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. October 28, 2023: TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pima County Sheriff?s Department said one of its K9s was killed while trying to locate armed robbery suspects. It happened near Fort Lowell and Alvernon around 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Deputies were in the area looking for a man connected to an armed robbery. He was seen entering a fenced yard, when K9 Kenzo was sent to find him. Deputies said Kenzo was found unresponsive during the search, causing deputies to enter the yard and search the property. The suspect was then located and taken into custody without further incident. Kenzo was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Two men were arrested. The PCSD said 35-year-old Cody Dillon Bartlett is facing charges of armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and killing/harming a work/service animal. 32-year-old Juan Tacho is facing charges of armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Juan Tacho was also arrested (Picture: Pima County Sheriff’s Department)

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department shared their grief over losing Kenzo.

They said in a statement: ‘We are saddened by the loss of K9 Kenzo and reminded of the dangers our deputies face along with their K9 partners who serve right beside them.’

The two suspects that Kenzo and the deputies were chasing have now been arrested.

Named as Cody D. ‘Slade’ Bartlett, 36, and Juan Tacho, 32, both suspects face multiple charges.

Bartlett has been charged with armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and killing/harming a work/service animal.

Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association posts on October 28, 2023: We are saddened to learn of the death of @pimasheriff K9 Kenzo. K9 Kenzo was tragically killed in the line of duty while protecting his handler and additional deputies. Please keep the Pima County K9 Unit, Pima County Deputies and K9 Kenzo?s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kenzo chased after a suspect and was later found with a stab wound (Picture: alecak9/Instagram)
Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association posts on October 28, 2023: We are saddened to learn of the death of @pimasheriff K9 Kenzo. K9 Kenzo was tragically killed in the line of duty while protecting his handler and additional deputies. Please keep the Pima County K9 Unit, Pima County Deputies and K9 Kenzo?s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dog lovers all over are now mourning the loss of Kenzo (Picture: alecak9/Instagram)

Tacho was brought in on suspicion of armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Kenzo is being mourned all over the US and thanked for his service to the country.

Dog lovers have taken to social media to share their grief.

One person posted: ‘Please keep his handler and Pima County’s K9 Unit in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve this tragic loss. Gain your angel wings and fly high.’

The Georgia Police K9 Foundation said: ‘May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service Kenzo. Our thoughts and prayers with all involved.’

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