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Police Across Massachusetts Pay Respects To Police Dog Killed In Standoff

A Massachusetts State Police K9 officer named Frankie died on Tuesday night, July 26, after a 38-year-old  suspect shot him during a standoff in Fitchburg earlier that day. The 11-year-old Belgian malinois is the first State Police dog to die in the line of duty, officials said. 

Massachusetts State Police dog called K9 officer Frankie with his handler Sgt. David Stucenski. The 11-year-old dog died after being shot during a standoff with a suspect late Tuesday night in Fitchburg.

Massachusetts State Police dog called K9 officer Frankie with his handler Sgt. David Stucenski. The 11-year-old dog died after being shot during a standoff with a suspect late Tuesday night in Fitchburg.

Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Police

Word traveled quickly through the rank and file of police offices across the state and country, and many of them have sent their condolences and thanks for Frankie's heroism and bravery during his eight years of loyal service. 

Massachusetts. Gov. Charlie Baker offered his  well wishes and thanks for Frankie's service. 

Condolences also came in from fellow K9 officers and their handlers across the country. 

Massachusetts State troopers gave Frankie full honors send-off as they took him to Final Gift Pet Memorial Center in Cranston Tuesday night. Police from other departments and firefighters lined the highway overpasses as the convoy of troopers passed underneath to take Frankie on his final ride with his handler Trooper David Stucenski. Frankie served on the force for nine years. 

State troopers said they would hold a public ceremony at a later date. 

“Frankie had every trait we seek in a good law enforcement officer, canine or human: intelligence, immense courage, and dedication to protecting the public," State Police Col. Christopher Mason said in a statement. “He was as loyal a partner as any Trooper ever had.”

Good boy, Frankie. 

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