GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Members of the Gainesville police department are mourning the death of a K9 officer.
The department said K9 Ryker died on Thursday due to a sudden medical condition while on duty.
Ryker joined the department in October 2021. He was a dual-purpose K9, “certified in police utility and narcotics detection.”
Gainesville police said K9 Ryker worked with his partner, Officer Quick, to arrest countless criminals.
“Ryker was more than a dog, he was a dedicated officer of this agency and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed,” Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish said in a post on Facebook.
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