LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is mourning the death of a long-serving K9 officer.
LVMPD confirmed that K9 Ash passed away Wednesday after suffering a medical episode earlier this week. Officials said Ash was was rushed to a critical care veterinary hospital, and while he was initially stabilized, over the next several hours his condition deteriorated.
Ash worked as a narcotics detection dog for nearly 10 years. He finished second in vehicle searches when he competed in the 2019 K9 Trials.
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The veterinarian is still trying to determine the origin of the medical issue.
LVMPD went on to say Ash will be missed by everyone who worked with him.