A police canine was killed by unlawful immigrant MS-13 gang members who stabbed and kicked the Ok-9 as he was making an attempt to revive order amid a gang beating at a Virginia jail, in line with authorities.
The Virginia Department of Corrections mentioned Rivan, a Belgian Malinois who was to have fun his sixth birthday later this month, helped save the lives of his handler, Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields, and the inmate who was the goal of the MS-13 members’ wrath.
“The inmates concerned within the malicious attack are from El Salvador and Guatemala and not less than three are verified members of MS-13.
The Department has confirmed that each one 4 of the inmates had been within the United States illegally on the time of their arrest and conviction,” the division mentioned in an announcement Wednesday saying Rivan’s loss of life.
The attack took place Tuesday at Sussex I State Prison, southeast of Richmond.
Authorities mentioned three inmates attacked one other inmate within the cells. Another inmate gave the impression to be overseeing the attack.
Rivan and Officer Phillip Fields rushed to intervene and the inmates turned on the canine. Officer Phillip Fields and different officers restored order they usually delivered first assist to Rivan however he didn’t survive.
“The loss of Rivan is truly tragic, but it is important to remember he did not die in vain,” mentioned Chad Dotson, director of the division of corrections. “He lost his life while potentially saving the lives of two people, his assigned Officer and an inmate. The VADOC will never forget Rivan’s sacrifice.”
None of the inmates had been named.
The inmate who was focused for the attack was handled at a hospital and is again on the jail.
Authorities mentioned they plan to pursue prosecution of the MS-13 attackers, who they mentioned are already serving sentences for first-degree murder, tried rape, kidnapping, malicious wounding and baby pornography, amongst different offenses.
The division mentioned it plans a memorial service for Rivan in some unspecified time in the future.
