28-04-2025
Bakersfield PD remembers K9 killed in line of duty
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is remembering a K9 who was killed in the line of duty four years ago.
Jango was shot on April 27, 2021 while attempting to catch a convicted felon following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
The K9 was a Belgian Malinois born in the Netherlands in November 2015. Jango was assigned to his human partner Officer Brock Mueller in March of 2017.
'Jango helped me become a better officer, husband, friend and father,' Mueller said.
Jango served the community in suspect apprehension and explosive material detection.
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