Border Patrol K-9 shot and killed in El Paso, Texas
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A Border Patrol K-9 agent was allegedly shot and killed by a 62-year-old in El Paso, Texas, according to reports.
Bulder, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, was shot to death as agents were executing a search warrant related to a federal firearms violation in connection with dealing and manufacturing firearms early Tuesday morning.
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Agents shot the alleged suspect to death after he killed Bulder, KTRK reported.
Chief Patrol Agent Tim Sullivan said in a statement to KFOX14: "Bulder is the first K-9 to be killed in the line of duty. Bulder died a hero and he and his partner saved other agents on scene from injury and possibly death."
The FBI and Customs and Border Protection were among the agencies to tweet condolences.
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CBP tweeted Wednesday: “He performed his duties admirably and protected the team from harm. #HonorFirst End of Watch: 12-17-19”
The K-9 had been with Border Patrol's tactical unit for almost a year.
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Border Patrol said Bulder will be given a burial with full honors.