Traffic Violation Leads to K-9 Death

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CALIFORNIA – A Coronado, California police dog died Monday after a suspect jumped from a bridge with the dog in his arms.

It began with a chase between an intoxicated motorist and Coronado Police Officer Kedrick Sadler. The suspect was found driving erratically, and when he failed to pull over a low-speed chase ensued.

Cory Byron, the 27-year-old driver, ran at least one red light before hitting another motorist and speeding off. But the chase ended soon after, on the San Diego-Coronado bridge.

The two-mile structure spans the San-Diego harbor, and at it's highest point reaches 200 feet. It was there that Byron stopped and exited his GMC pickup.

Officer Kedrick released his Belgian Malinois K-9 officer to apprehend Byron. At first the dog was able to bite the man and brought him to the ground. But soon after, Byron picked the dog up and jumped off the bridge, 75 pound Stryker in his arms.

Tragically, the fall killed Stryker, while the suspect survived. Harbor police rescued Byron and brought him to the University of California San Diego Medical Center where he was treated for a collapsed lung.

A roadside memorial was setup for Stryker, to honor his bravery. The six-and-a-half-year-old dog was amongst the most experienced on the San Diego squad, and had been Officer Kedrick's partner since 2003.

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ChicoianVolenteer
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What a tragic story. I hope Stryker gave him a bite to remember him by.
 
Illinifan
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poor dog
 
ruthie
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this is so awful and the darn guy lives, go figure
 
Gayle
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I agree with most of these comments that it's a shame the drunk lived and Stryker died. It happened so fast the dog was probably suprised but that man should be punished for what he did.He killed a dog and endangered a lot of other people that day.
 
Brenda R.
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Driving while intoxicated, risking other motorists, killing a police dog! Sounds like a real piece of work. I think he should receive maximum punishment for his intoxication arrest but then should have to work off the rest of his time volunteering WITH CONSTANT SUPERVISION at some soft of a humane society. Some people have no respect for animals but need to taught some. Enough time watching needless suffering & homeless animals may do wonders for this "person"
 
loosey
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Terrible ending!!!!!
 
Peggy
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The cop should have shot the suspect and the dog would still be alive. I don't believe dogs should be used for anything that endangers their lives.
 
Karen B.
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This makes me sick, it should have been the other way around.
 
2koolkittys
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Very sad story and a very unneccesary action for this criminal to take. I hope they charge him with the death of this valuable member of the police force!
 
Sue R.
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I apologize for my insensitivity up front - it's a shame that it was Stryker that was killed. If you're going to jump - why take the dog with you - he didn't do anything. You're the idiot that's driving drunk, going on a slow speed OJ chase, and dramatically jumping off the bridge. I hope they throw the book at you and you are forced to deal with what you have done in every manner possible - maybe you should make restitution for the loss of such a valuable officer.
 
Kindra H.
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Very sad story - poor Stryker. I hope this man is charged with the death of Stryker along with DUI charges - after all, he murdered a member of the police force.
 
Alex J.
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poor dog
 
ashley G.
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Poor stryker,i sure hope that person gets some jail time for what hes done!
 
Jeanie F.
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The man should be charged with murder, never allowed to have a pet, and he should be responsible for paying for another dog to take his place...not to mention spend time in jail for drunk driving.
 
tommyhunt74
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well that poor dog. i think this guy should get a carge of killing and officer of the law.if he wants to go out and get drunk and do some thing stupid he should have to pay the price. lock him up and throw away the key.
 
d g.
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OMG how sad...I am a Belgian Malinois owner and these dogs are so loyal to there owners....that man should be charged with murder of a officer....because thats what that dog was a Police Officer.....May that drunk idiot rot behind bar the rest of his life.
 
Ashlee S.
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How terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Bud L.
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How tragic. The man should be charged with killing an officer!!
 
wow how stupid can a guy get? he first resistest arest and then kills a k-9 officer on duty. what the hell
 
David R.
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The wrong "creature" survived. I hope that this dreadful man will be charged with some sort of homicide. He killed a working police officer in my opinion.
 
This is such a terrible story. What a disgusting person.
 
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I can't even imagine what devastation the human officer felt when his K-9 was taken over the bridge. The criminal never needs to be out of jail!!! ever, ever, ever.
 
Lana S.
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My son is a K9 handler. I think he might hurt someone who killed his dog. I might help him. He does need to pay. Very upsetting story for me.
 
He should be charged with murder, this one made me cry.
 
I hope he is charged with murder of a police officer.
 
Ustice101
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it stinks to lose an important member of the force that keeps us safe
 
KIX51
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My heart goes out to the officer and the K-9 community. Those police dogs are an invaluable asset to the police force.
 
Tic T.
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This is such a tragedy.
 
Rachel G.
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That guy had to be on drugs to pick up a 75 lbs. trained police dog. Poor Stryker and Officer Kedrick.
 
Brad J.
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What a tragedy. But at least he survived to be punished & didn't get to take the easy way out.
 
Amy S.
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so sad
 
ruthie
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This was a hero killed in the line of duty, God Bless his partner
 
Doggieluvs
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I'm sorry for his loss. The connection these officers make with their K9 partners are very strong. They live together 24x7.
 
Brigit800
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Poor dog. He was just trying to help.
 
Sue R.
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How frightening for the officer to see this happen to his partner.
 
loveshorses
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I hope he is prosecuted for killing a police officer!
 
barbiloyd
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Yes he should be! This animal was killed in the line of duty.
 
Jill6Johnson
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another great story where the dog is the hero, he was killed in the line of duty
 
I just don't understand how people can be so horrible, especially to animals.
 
maoconn
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Very disturbing that someone could be so uncaring.
 
RubyRoo
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So sad =( Rest in peace....
 
Sandra B.
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I liked it i thought it was interesting
 
Anne W.
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where is this crazy guy>> hope locked up
 
Anne W.
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the K-9 a true hero right until the end.. sry for this
 
MBBGILL
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Some people truly have no decency.
 
lizardlover27
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I would hope this guy is locked up for a very long time for the killing of a police officer...
 
suezie
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Me too.
 
lizardlover27
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Why the heck did this guy take the K-9 when he jumped?? A K-9 hero killed in the line of duty a real hero
 
vbliss
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what become of this idiot?? I am hoping he is behind bars for the charge of manslaughter of a police officer.
 
vbliss
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I am so sry for this K-9 killed in the line of duty. My sincere sympathy to the unit. A real hero..
 
linda s.
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that poor dog, to bad it wasn't the other way around. I hope this guy pays for what he did to the dog
 
suzie80
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what a stupid guy, why did he take the dog with him??? Hope he is punished to the MAx
 
suzie80
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what a beautiful dog, he lost his life in the line of duty. I am so sry for the losss.
 
chiefwab
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The idiot that jumped off the bridge I hope he is punished to the max...

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