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Gary K-9 officer killed in the line of duty while chasing suspect: police

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Updated  July 13, 2023 6:19pm CDT
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K9 FALCO

GARY, Ind. - A Gary K-9 officer was fatally shot while trying to apprehend a fleeing subject Thursday afternoon. 

In the 1000 block of 35th Court, K-9 Falco and his handler gave chase to a fleeing subject. The subject fired shots at K-9 Falco and his handler, 17-year veteran Angel Lozanzo.

K-9 Falco was struck and subsequently died from his injuries.

Gary K-9 officer fatally shot in the line of duty

A Gary K-9 officer was fatally shot while trying to apprehend a fleeing subject Thursday afternoon.

The subject was taken into custody.

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K-9 Falco was an 8-year veteran of the police department and had over 1,000 deployments with apprehensions of the most violent criminals in the area.

K-9 Falco has found many missing children and missing endangered adults, police said. He also participated in many community events.