Alachua County Sheriff’s Office canine dies from cancer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s officials are mourning the loss of a K9 Unit member. Tuesday afternoon, officials announced the death of K9 Knight.

Knight and his handler, K9 Deputy Wes Riley, spent seven years together serving ASO. He was on the force when he passed.

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Officials say the likely cause of death was cancer.

Knight helped track hundreds of suspects. Officials say his loss will be felt at ASO and with Riley’s family.

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