LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their K-9s.
A Las Vegas police dog, Kimura, suffered a medical emergency and passed away shortly after on the Fourth of July.
The 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd was at the LVMPD K-9 Operations Center where officers took Kimura to the emergency clinic where he passed away.
Kimura has been with the LVMPD since June of 2019.
On July 4th, 2023 @LVMPD had to say goodbye to K-9 Kimura 🐾 due to medical complications. We thank you for your service and dedication to the #lasvegas #community.
— LVMPD SEAC (@LVMPDSEAC) July 6, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler and family
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"He apprehended countless suspects including a man who was hiding from officers in a parking garage the day before he passed away," officers said.
Police recall Kimura's violent stabbing attack from April 13, 2020 while he was protecting officers. Kimura earned a Purple Heart for his bravery.
"These are only a few highlights of Kimura’s exceptional career," police said. "His loss will be deeply felt by his handler and his family, LVMPD K-9 Section, LVMPD SWAT, Major Violators teams, and the citizens he served each day."
