Moorhead Police Department Mourning Loss of K9 Officer

(KNSI) — The Moorhead Police Department is mourning the loss of its K9 officer over the weekend.

K9 Zeke was at home with his family on Saturday, December 2nd and began showing signs of distress. His handler, Officer Brett Musich, took him to the emergency veterinarian, where Zeke died a short time later.

K9 Zeke was deployed over 150 times during his career, earning the prestigious “Case of the Year 2022” award from the National Police Canine Association earlier this year for the apprehension of several suspects and firearms from a Fargo shooting.

The department says, “Their work had a significant role in increasing the safety of our community and building positive relationships with the members of the public they met during public demonstrations.”

Chief Shannon Monroe added, “Zeke was an essential member of our department and community; he lived with Officer Musich and his wife and was an integral part of their family. We thank Zeke for his outstanding service and dedication to the community.”

The Moorhead Police Department and the Musich family thanked the Red River Emergency Animal Hospital “for their assistance and compassion.”

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