K9 police dog named Coba was shot and killed during a gunfight while trying to apprehend an armed fugitive in South Carolina. The dog's sacrifice saved the lives of deputies and state law enforcement agents at the scene.
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K9 Coba, a 4-year-old Belgian-Malinois mix, was shot and killed in a gunfight while trying to apprehend an armed fugitive
The suspect, who was wounded, was taken to a hospital for treatment
Gov. Henry McMaster paid tribute to K9 Coba and praised the bravery of law enforcement officers
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K9 Coba's sacrifice saved the lives of deputies and state law enforcement agents
Highlighting the bravery and dedication of K9 handlers and law enforcement officers