Georgia State Patrol is mourning the loss of a K-9 killed in the line of duty. Figo was killed Friday during a traffic stop, shot by a man wanted for murder. Clayton County Police were conducting a murder investigation when they spotted their suspect in the victim’s vehicle. State Troopers were called in to conduct a traffic stop and pulled the suspect over, sending K-9 Figo to the car, that’s when the driver shot the dog .Shots were exchanged between the driver, Claxton County deputies and State Troopers.The driver was shot and died on the scene.Figo was taken to Sandy Springs Animal Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Georgia State Patrol is mourning the loss of a K-9 killed in the line of duty.
Figo was killed Friday during a traffic stop, shot by a man wanted for murder.
Clayton County Police were conducting a murder investigation when they spotted their suspect in the victim’s vehicle.
State Troopers were called in to conduct a traffic stop and pulled the suspect over, sending K-9 Figo to the car, that’s when the driver shot the dog.
Shots were exchanged between the driver, Claxton County deputies and State Troopers.
The driver was shot and died on the scene.
Figo was taken to Sandy Springs Animal Hospital where he died from his injuries.
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