Police dog Nikky killed in the line of duty laid to rest

Nikky

Las Vegas Police Department honoured Dog, K9 Officer Nicky with a funeral service. Nicky was killed in the line of duty on March 31 while pursuing a homicide suspect.

The 8 year old Belgian Malinois had worked with the Las Vegas Police Department for almost 6 years.

Police Officers and dogs paying last respect for Nikky

Several K9 officers paid tribute to the fallen dog at the service, which can be see in this video.

On March 31, James Craig Simpson, 31, was shot and wounded by police, and Nicky was killed in the exchange of bullets. Police said earlier this week that Nicky was struck by a single bullet from one of the officers.

Nikky once slashed with a knife by a suspect

Local reports state Simpson had killed two people before police arrived after his mother alerted them to her son’s erratic behavior. Brandon Hughes and his mother, Felecia Wimberly Hughes, were found dead at the scene.