MCKEESPORT K-9 OFFICER DEATH: McKeesport K-9 officer Stryker passes away

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — The McKeesport K-9 Unit is grieving the loss of one of its own.

K-9 Officer Stryker passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning after a medical emergency, McKeesport K-9 Unit announced on Facebook.

Stryker served with the unit since 2015.

“K-9 Stryker we thank you for your service, you can now watch over your partner & family from above,” the unit said on Facebook.

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McKeesport K-9 officer Stryker passes away