A tragic incident in the Portland metropolitan area has claimed the life of another law enforcement canine unit. The K-9 officer was fatally shot during what was meant to be its last day of active duty before well-deserved retirement. This devastating loss marks the second police dog killed in the region within seven days, raising serious concerns about officer safety and the dangerous conditions facing these dedicated animals who serve alongside human officers in law enforcement operations.

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