LCSO K-9 killed in action honored on 20-year anniversary of death

Writer: Paul Dolan
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Deputies standing around a K9 statue at the memorial. CREDIT: LCSO

On Thursday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office honored a K-9 killed while apprehending a suspect 20 years ago.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the K-9 Unit honored Alko, the fallen K9, at Fallen Deputy Memorial in Lakes Park.

Law enforcement gathered around paying respects to the fallen K-9. CREDIT: LCSO

On April 19, 2003, while apprehending a suspect, Alko was stabbed. Alko died from his injuries the next day, on April 20, 2003.

Law enforcement gathered around the memorial to pay their respects to the fallen and much-loved K-9.

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