K9 Macho - Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office - Louisiana
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (Louisiana) lost one of their K9s on 1/15/25. K9 Macho was killed in the line of duty at approximately 10:50 a.m.
Earlier in the morning, the Crisis Management Unit of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office was called to assist the U.S. Marshals Service with a wanted subject at a residence in the 2000 block of Estalote Ave. in Harvey.
At approximately 10:50 am, deputies located the suspect inside the residence. While apprehending the suspect, K9 Macho experienced a medical emergency and was quickly transported to an area veterinarian hospital where he was pronounced dead. The suspect was taken into custody.
K9 Macho has been a member of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 6 years and had been deployed over 200 times and made more than 100 apprehensions. His contributions will never be forgotten.
Our prayers and condolences for K9 Macho's partner, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and the community of Jefferson Parish for their tragic loss.
