A police K-9 named Kylo was killed during an officer-involved shooting this week while assisting in the arrest of a murder suspect. Kylo, a six-year-old police dog with the Portland Police Bureau, was injured during the incident and later died despite being rushed to a veterinarian. The incident occurred during a manhunt for a suspect linked to a murder discovered by officers in Gresham on Thursday morning. The manhunt involved multiple agencies, including the Portland Police Bureau, the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, and others. The suspect was located around midday, and when authorities attempted to apprehend him, gunfire erupted. Witnesses reported hearing between 20 to 30 gunshots. The suspect was found dead at the scene, and the officers involved in the shooting are currently on paid administrative leave while an investigation is conducted. Kylo had been working for six years and was scheduled to retire after this last shift. After his injury, he was transported to Oregon Humane’s Animal Crimes Forensic Center. Kylo is the second police dog to die in the Gresham area this week. Earlier, Leni, a police dog for the Gresham Police Department, died unexpectedly on September 21, though the cause of her death has not been disclosed. Police Chief Travis Gullberg released a statement about Leni, noting that police dogs serve with courage, devotion, and heart. They provide critical support to law enforcement through their exceptional sense of smell and hearing, which is used in apprehending suspects, searching buildings, finding evidence, and protecting both officers and the community. The deaths of Kylo and Leni have highlighted the risks these animals face in the line of duty.