Memorial plaque for fallen La Vergne K9 officer Sjaak
Photo from city of La Vergne
Purple Paws presents plaque in honor of fallen K9 officer
and last updated 2021-03-13 22:54:37-05
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WTVF) â In honor of K9 Veterans Day, a local non-profit paid tribute to fallen La Vergne K9 officer Sjaak, who died in the line of duty last year.
Organization Purple Paws presented a plaque for the city and Officer Justin Darby, Sjaak s partner. Mayor Jason Cole and Interim Police Chief Chip Davis accepted the plaque on Darby s behalf today.
Sjaak died last November when Javon Brice allegedly pulled up beside Officer Darby s patrol car and opened fire. Darby was not hit, but Sjaak was hit three times.