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Handler and dog killed in the line of duty
This happened about 3 am this morning. It is my understanding that he has a wife and two young kids. May god watch over them!
Deputy Sheriff Sean Pursifull
Bell County Sheriff's Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, January 10, 2008
Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 10, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with murder
Deputy Sean Pursifull was killed when his parked patrol car was intentionally rammed by a suspect fleeing a trooper from the Kentucky State Police. The two juvenile suspects in the car had just stolen gas from a service station in Baster and then fled down US 119.
As the occupants fled from the state troopers, the driver crossed the center line and rammed Deputy Pursifull's patrol car, which was parked at the time. Deputy Pursifull and his K9 partner, King, were both killed.
The two suspects were taken into custody and charged with murder and assault on a service animal.
Agency Contact Information
Bell County Sheriff's Department
Kentucky Ave
Pineville, KY 40977
Phone: (606) 337-3102
Please contact the Bell County Sheriff's Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.
Rest in peace brothers
Blog Barks
We are confident Tessa did a good guarding job!
269 days ago by Frosty
Tessa did a GREAT job standing guard over Kings casket! You would have been proud of her--I was!
271 days ago by Jessyk9
Thousands of Free Graphics @ KwikMySpaceComments.com So sorry for your Loss. Kathy
272 days ago by Kathyintexas
Our condolences to all. So sorry to read this.
272 days ago by TuckersMom
We saw this on the news and it made us so sad.
Mommy told us that this man had a dog that went
to work with him and that they were protectors of
people and community. Mommy said both of them
were badly hurt and went to heaven.
We will a a prayer for their family.
273 days ago by lonestar
Our condolences go out to the family, as well as to all all his 'brothers & sisters' in the law enforcement communities in Kentucky. This is a reminder to all of us that there is no such thing as a normal day at the office for our crime fighters. Just wearing the uniform puts you continually in harms way. Thanks for being there daily, putting your lives between us and harm. We appreciate it. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Team Monty
273 days ago by Monty
Hey don't forget about the K-9 service animal who put his life on the line everyday for his human companions. Our hearts go out to you and your loyal service to mankind.
Prince Sam & Lexi
273 days ago by Tanyia
So sorry to hear this. Stupid and senseless over a joyride and stolen gasoline. Two young lives ruined, their families' lives changed forever along with Deputy Pursifull's family. Our condolences, to all. Tina & the AusSiebelts
273 days ago by TinaValant
God, I am so glad my husband is not a policeman...I would be sweating each time he was at work..God bless you.
Nadia
273 days ago by NadiaWebber
274 days ago by RileysMommy
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