DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A retired Harrisburg K9 passed away this morning.
According to his Facebook page, K9 Zeke passed away in the morning hours of Thursday, March 14. He was able to enjoy one last trip in his police K9 vehicle with a well-deserved police escort to Vet Check in York.
Friday, March 15 marks the 11th anniversary of Zeke's shooting while on the line of duty. In 2013, Zeke was called to assist a local police agency locate a suspect involved in a shooting and stabbing.
According to Zeke Gear, K9 Zeke quickly picked up the trail and located the suspect. He engaged and held the suspect, but was shot point-blank in the neck.
Zeke never released his grip and did exactly as he was trained to do, according to Zeke Gear. Due to his severe injury and extensive blood loss, he was flown by helicopter to Rossmoyne Animal Emergency Trauma Center to be treated.
Remarkably, after just six weeks of recovery, K9 Zeke returned to full active duty.
"[Zeke's] life was full of love and honor since retiring from the Harrisburg Police Department," the Facebook post wrote.
