Chesterfield honors Knight, police dog who ‘laid down his life… to save lives’

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Chesterfield Police held a memorial service honoring K-9 Knight, the 5-year-old police dog killed in the line of duty after being shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call last month.

Knight was shot alongside officers Jacob Clark and Jacob Wells when they entered a home off Gumfork Place on May 31. Clark and Wells continue to recover from their injuries. Knight did not survive.

Lt. Col. Mike Young with Chesterfield Police reflected on Knight’s commitment to always protecting others during the service…

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