TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Updated on November 2, 2023 at 7:56 p.m.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department paid their respects to K9 Kenzo.
———
Story Updated on Saturday, October 28th at 5:07 p.m.
After the detailed booking process it was discovered that the man who was identifying as Slade Bartlett is actually 36-year-old Cody D. Bartlett. Bartlett was attempting to hide his identity and pass himself off as a family member.
Additional charges will be made.
——————————————-
A member of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit died in the line of duty Friday night.
On October 27th, around 8:00 p.m. in the Rincon District, deputies from PCSD were searching for a suspect connected to an armed robbery. K9 Kenzo was sent into a fenced commercial yard to locate the suspect.
After K9 Kenzo became unresponsive deputies entered to search the area. The suspect was found and taken into custody. K9 Kenzo was found near the suspect, unresponsive and with life threatening injuries.
K9 Kenzo was rushed to the hospital, however, his injuries were fatal. Further investigation of the incident led to the arrest of two suspects.
32-year-old Juan Tachowas arrested for:
- Armed robbery
- Aggravated robbery
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
35-year-old Slade Bartlett was arrested for
- Armed robbery
- Aggravated robbery
- Killing or harming a work/service animal
This investigation is ongoing.
Lauren is originally from Baltimore, Maryland but relocated to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, where she studied Political Science and International Relations. Share your story ideas and important issues with Lauren by emailing lauren.borelli@kgun9.com.
