Local News
West Jordan police K9 killed during shootout
By 
Editor-in-Chief
West Jordan, Utah — A K9, Maya, was killed during a shootout earlier this month. A funeral was held Monday in West Jordan.
On Feb. 17, as officers were attempting to apprehend a suspect who had held a woman against her will, a shootout ensued and Maya charged in.
According to police, during the gunfire, Maya, along with the suspect, were killed.
“Maya and her handler both joined the West Jordan Police Department in 2018.” Ofc. Samuel Winkler said following Maya’s death.“A loving dog and just loved police work. And every day when she came to the office, she would run around to the different officers just asking for attention. She really did love to work.”
Following Monday’s service, a procession was held to allow the public to honor Maya and her service to the community.
-
Local News2 weeks agoA brand-new, five-mile multipurpose trail near Park City at Guardsman Pass opens
-
Local News2 weeks agoLatinos mean business in southern Utah
-
Local News2 weeks agoLegislators from Utah propose a bill banning cell phones in classrooms
-
Local News1 week agoUtah recovers $3.5 million in lost cash
-
Local News1 week agoTo protect ducks, local organizations are putting henhouses on Utah Lake
-
Local News1 week agoSilhouettes highlight Park City’s wildlife crossings
-
Local News6 days agoOn Labor Day, Wirth Watching honors the workers and jobs of the past
-
Local News5 days agoA recent BYU study looks at the effects of full-day kindergarten on family time
Leave a Reply