'Profound reminder' of courage: Maine police K-9 shot, killed in the line of duty
Preacher and his handler, Sgt. Jonathan Russell, were deployed to a domestic dispute that led to an armed standoff involving 29-year-old Steven Righini, who shot an Aroostook deputy, according to a statement from MSP.
Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine
It is with great sadness that we tell you K9 Preacher was killed in the line of duty last night. Maine State Police K9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty last night during a tactical team operation in Portage. Preacher and his handler, Sgt.… pic.twitter.com/UxoUkYpfEU
Maine State Police K-9 killed, deputy injured, suspect dead following standoff in Portage
Maine State Police say one of their K-9’s died in the line of duty Monday night.They say Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage.
Police K9, suspect dead after northern Maine standoff ends in shooting
An Aroostook County Sheriff's deputy was also shot during the incident, which started after a woman called police for a domestic dispute.
Maine State Police K9 Preacher killed in the line of duty after armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.
Man dead following police standoff in Maine, deputy and police dog injured
In Maine, a man was killed by State Police after he had shot and wounded a sheriff’s deputy and a police dog. Third earthquake shook York Harbor, Maine Sunday Steven Righini, 29, died following an hours-long standoff outside a home Monday night,
Video shows armed suspect inside home during northern Maine standoff
Authorities say 29-year-old Steven Righini shot a sheriff's deputy in the shoulder before retreating into his Portage Lake home. Hours later, he fatally shot a state police K9 before he was shot and killed by state troopers.
K-9 deputy dies after being shot by suspect during standoff
The Maine State Police said K-9 officer Preacher was killed in the line of duty during a tactical team operation in Portage.
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