K-9 Officer Santi Killed by Illegal Fireworks | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A beloved K-9 officer named Santi, a five-year-old Belgian Malinois with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, was tragically killed after being startled by an illegal aerial mortar explosion on July 4th in Clovis, California. While briefly let outside with his off-duty handler, Santi bolted over the fence, ran onto the road, and was struck by a fleeing car. Despite heroic efforts by the deputy and emergency responders, Santi couldn’t be saved. The hit-and-run driver is still at large, and authorities are urging witnesses to come forward. This heartbreaking incident underscores the deadly…