FIRST ON FOX: Gov. Glenn Younkin, R-Va., vows to carry a bunch of “barbaric” MS-13 members accountable for the killing of a Okay-9 defending a correctional officer in a sudden jail attack in Virginia.
Four inmates of the Sussex I State Prison, three of which have confirmed ties to the MS-13 gang, had been concerned in a jail attack that left a Okay-9 lifeless because it protected Corrections Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields on the scene.
“God bless Rivan, a heroic Okay-9 who was killed within the line of obligation in Virginia. These barbaric members of MS-13 shall be held accountable,” the Virginia governor mentioned in a press release shared with Fox News Digital.
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The canine was killed after being “repeatedly stabbed and kicked by the inmates,” who had been all reportedly illegal immigrants on the time of their arrest, in keeping with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC).
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The VADOC additionally shared a press release to honor the loss of life of the Okay-9.
Younkin mentioned “these barbaric members of MS-13 shall be held accountable.” (Steve Helber )
“The VADOC is mourning the road of obligation loss of life of Rivan, a Okay-9 killed by MS-13 gang members whereas heroically defending its assigned Corrections Officer, employees, and inmates at Sussex I State Prison,” VADOC wrote in a submit on X.
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“The lack of Rivan is really tragic, however you will need to keep in mind he didn’t die in useless.” VADOC Director Chad Dotson mentioned following the attack. “He misplaced his life whereas doubtlessly saving the lives of two individuals, his assigned Officer and an inmate. The VADOC will always remember Rivan’s sacrifice.”
