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Burbank officials, community honor K‑9 Spike killed while locating suspect on I‑5
Summary
City leaders and the Burbank Police Department held a public memorial honoring K‑9 Spike, who was shot Nov. 22, 2025 while locating an armed suspect during a search after a traffic stop; speakers praised Spike’s service, described the incident and thanked the community for support.
Burbank officials and members of the community gathered to honor Spike, a Burbank Police Department K‑9 that was shot and killed Nov. 22, 2025 while locating an armed suspect after a traffic stop, city and police leaders said.
Speakers at the memorial recounted the traffic‑stop and subsequent search near Buena Vista on the I‑5 northbound on‑ramp, saying the suspect fled into dense brush and opened fire after being located. ‘‘Spike’s courage gave our officers critical time and awareness time that, I’m certain, protected lives,’’ said Chief Quintero.
The eulogy read at the service said Spike…
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