K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.

They say Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage.

PORTAGE LAKE, ME. (WWLP) – In Maine, a man was killed by State Police after he had shot and wounded a sheriff’s deputy and a police dog.