Name: K9 Scout
Breed: Bloodhound
Gender: Male
Age: 4
EOW: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Department: Suffolk Police Department
State: Virginia
Incident Details:
K9 Scout succumbed to heat stroke after tracking a fugitive.
On May 26, 2025, K9 Scout searched a heavily wooded area near the 8100 block of South Quay Road in Suffolk for a wanted fugitive. A few hours later, when K9 Scout was distressed, he was transported to Tidewater Animal Clinic, where he passed away.
About K9 Scout:
K9 Scout had served with the Suffolk Police Department for three years. He received an Award of Merit, two Departmental Commendations, and three Departmental Noteworthy Performance Awards.
Cause Of Death: Heatstroke
Tour: 3 years
Incident Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
Offender: N/A