GBI identifies suspect who shot and killed K-9 officer before he was killed in SWAT standoff – WSB-TV Channel 2

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga — The person whom officers say killed a Georgia State Patrol Ok-9 officer and was later shot by officers has been recognized, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation introduced on Saturday.

The GBI recognized the person as Dexton Bolden, a 33-year-old from Jonesboro.

The Ok-9 officer, Figo, was killed within the line of responsibility Friday morning after a chase led to a SWAT standoff with Bolden.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation mentioned police have been conducting a murder investigation after a lethal capturing on Kendrick Street on Thursday. Bolden was noticed driving the sufferer’s automobile on Riverside Street close to Interstate 285.

State troopers and Clayton County deputies joined police in aiding with a visitors cease.

Bolden initially pulled over, however as troopers tried to make contact, he drove away.

Troopers then chased the automobile and have been capable of carry out a PIT maneuver.

Officers tried to make contact with Bolden, who was not cooperative.

The Ok-9 officer, Figo, was despatched into the automobile by his handler and Bolden shot him.

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Figo was rushed to an animal hospital in Sandy Springs, the place he died.

A video confirmed Sandy Springs police shutting down the street outdoors of the vet hospital and medical doctors heroically making an attempt to save lots of Figo after dashing him out of a medical helicopter.

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The Georgia Police K9 Basis has arrange a memorial fund in Figo’s honor.

“Contributions made might be made in honor of K9 Figo and to have his identify positioned on the Georgia Police K9 Within the Line of Obligation Demise Memorial positioned on the Georgia Public Security Coaching Heart,” the muse wrote on Fb.

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