San Diego Police Dog Killed in Shooting at Mesa College; Suspect Pronounced Dead

San Diego Police K9, Sir, died in the line of duty in Clairemont, Calif., on Aug. 2, 2023. Courtesy of San Diego Police Department

SAN DIEGO—Officers killed a suspect who shot and killed a police dog Aug. 2 near Mesa College in Clairemont.

“A violent shooting suspect killed one of our K9 dogs this morning. Our dog saved the lives of the officers and citizens in the area. RIP,” the San Diego Police Officers Association posted on social media Wednesday morning. “The suspect is no longer a threat and the officers and innocent victims of the shooting are uninjured.”