David Vincent : “Community mourns K-9 hero lost in hot car tragedy”

Savannah, Missouri (Gray News) – The community of Savannah, Missouri, is coming together to honour the memory of K-9 officer Horus, who tragically passed away after being left in a hot car. Chief David Vincent of the Savannah Police Department confirmed the heartbreaking news that K-9 Horus lost his life on June 20 after being inadvertently left in a vehicle following an overnight shift.

In a touching display of respect and remembrance, community members gathered at an unmarked gravesite dedicated to K-9 Horus. They paid their respects by leaving flowers and other tokens of remembrance, as reported by KQTV. The outpouring of support and grief from the community highlights the impact that K-9 Horus had on those around him.

The tragic incident has sparked outrage and questioning among many, with social media platforms buzzing with demands for answers and justice. One Facebook user wrote, “Rest in paradise to officer Horus, who suffered a horrible death at the hands of the person he was supposed to trust the most.” Another user echoed the sentiments, stating, “How do you do this to a fellow officer?? We deserve answers, and we deserve the truth now!!”

Calls for accountability have been made, with many demanding that the K-9’s handler be charged in connection with the incident. Chief Vincent expressed his own emotions on the matter in a recent Facebook post, stating, “I am upset and angry about what happened to Horus, as everyone else is. Unfortunately, I have been unable to discuss the circumstances of the incident while the MSHP conducts its investigation.”

Savannah, located approximately an hour north of Kansas City, has designated a special resting place for K-9 Horus near the intersection of 3rd Street and Benton, east of the Savannah Cemetery. The police department has shared that Horus was not permitted to be interred within the cemetery due to legal restrictions.

Despite the tragic circumstances, the department has vowed to honour K-9 Horus’s memory by ensuring that his gravesite is meticulously maintained. In a poignant gesture of remembrance, an anonymous donor has stepped forward to purchase a permanent headstone for K-9 Horus, as announced by Chief Vincent in a separate Facebook post.