K9 Shot And Killed In Line Of Duty

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Alton, IL – A police K9 was killed in the line of duty on Thursday morning. According to sources, K9 Odin, with the Alton Police Department, suffered fatal injuries after being shot by a suspect. An officer, identified as First Class Averbeck, was also injured in the shootout and is hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

K9 Odin had just graduated in May.

On Thursday afternoon, the City of Alton posted:

With profound sadness, we honor Police Officer First Class Averbeck and his K-9, Odin. We extend our deepest condolences on the tragic passing of K-9 Odin.
K-9 Odin served our community with exceptional bravery, and his sacrifice will always be remembered.
Officer Averbeck, we are all here to support you during this time. Together we mourn this immense loss.

Officer Averbeck engaged in a shootout with a suspect who was believed to be involved in a shooting on Wednesday night. The suspect was shot in the exchange and died from his injuries.

Rest easy Odin.

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