GUNNER'S PARK CACHE
This cache is placed near a new dog park in Woodbridge, Va. We figured this would be appropriate for our team, the Virginia Cache Hounds. The title of the cache is taken from the new name for the dog park. The park is dedicated to K-9 Gunner, who was killed in the line of duty while serving with the Prince William County Police Department. We also would like this cache to be dedicated to his memory. This cache should not be hard to find, it is in a lock lid container.
K9 Gunner was shot and killed in case of friendly-fire while pursuing a suspect.
Gunner's handler had been involved in a vehicle pursuit which ended at the suspect's home. Gunner was released as his handler chased the man into the house, but the door closed behind the handler and Gunner was not able to get inside.
Another responding unit attempted to gain entry but Gunner became aggressive and wouldn't let the officer into the home. Not knowing that Gunner was a police canine, and fearing he would be bitten, the officer shot Gunner. After hearing the gunshot, his handler immediately came outside and transported Gunner to emergency animal hospital.
K9 Gunner had previously been selected as the best overall dog of the year by the United States Police Canine Association.
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/k9/1402-k9-gunner#ixzz2cdrGdvib