SAN ANGELO, Texas — The San Angelo Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Duke.
The department announced Duke's crossing the rainbow bridge Wednesday afternoon.
Duke served in the department for seven years and 10 months, starting in 2013. After he was retired from the department, Duke lived with his previous handler and partner, Officer Frank Flores.
"Officer Flores, the Flores family, and the San Angelo Police Department are deeply saddened at the loss of such a well-loved and devoted member of our police family. K9 Duke was a hard-working partner who selflessly served the citizens of the City of San Angelo and Tom Green County," an SAPD release said.
Duke was responsible for finding large quantities of illegal narcotics, evidence and contraband during his career.
