Memorial today for Giles Co. Sheriff's K-9 accidentally killed

Giles County Sheriff Morgan Millirons says a three-year-old Belgian Malinio named Carsen, was accidentally shot, during the investigation of a church break-in

By WSLS News Staff news@wsls.com
Published: December 15, 2008

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Updated Monday 5:33 a.m.

Officers will hold a memorial today for a K-9 unit dog accidentally killed during a police investigation.

Giles County Deputies say Carsen's memorial will be today at the Glen Lynn Church Of Christ.

It starts at 1:00 p.m.

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The Giles Co. Sheriff says a K-9 unit dog was accidentally shot Friday while officers were investigating a church break-in.
Sheriff Morgan Millirons says investigators received a call about a breaking and entering at a church.
He says a couple of agencies responded, including a K-9 unit from the sheriff's office.
He says the dog, a three-year-old Belgian Malinio named Carsen, was conducting a search of the building when he was accidentally shot and killed.
The sheriff says Carsen had been with the sheriff's office for eight months.
The sheriff won't go into details about the shooting or release the name of the officer who shot the dog.
He is saying the officer is excellent, top notch, and one of the best around.
Police are still looking for a suspect in the church break-in.
A memorial service will be held next week for the dog.