April 27 is one year since Bakersfield Police Department K9 Officer Jango died in the line of duty. The agency honored his life and impact on our community on Wednesday.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. K9 Jango, a five-year-old police service dog described as "faithful," was shot and killed by an auto theft suspect Tuesday night in Bakersfield, California. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.Jango died after he acco
Faithful 5-Year-Old Police Dog Jango Shot and Killed by Suspect in California
On 4/29/21 at 3:08 PM EDT
A five-year-old police dog named Jango, described as faithful, was shot and killed by a vehicle theft suspect Tuesday night in Bakersfield, California, who also died after officers returned fire, the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) confirmed in a statement Wednesday.
Jango died after he accompanied Bakersfield police officers in pursuit of an unnamed male suspect in a reported stolen vehicle on Highway 58 who did not stop for officers and eventually fled the vehicle on foot to a residence on Feliz Drive.
When located, the suspect fired a weapon.