Fox’s first appearance: Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vows to hold accountable a group of “savage” MS-13 members who killed a K-9 protecting a correctional officer in a surprise prison attack in Virginia.
Four Sussex I State Penitentiary inmates, three of whom have confirmed ties to the MS-13 gang, were involved in a prison attack, and the K– who was at the scene protecting correctional officer Karmisia Phillip Fields. 9 died.
“God bless the heroic K-9 Livan who died in the line of duty in Virginia. The barbaric members of MS-13 will be held accountable,” the Virginia governor said in a statement shared with FOX News Digital. Ta.
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The dog was killed after being “repeatedly stabbed and kicked by inmates,” according to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), all of whom were reportedly undocumented immigrants at the time of the arrest.
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VADOC also released a statement mourning the death of the K-9.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said, “The brutal members of MS-13 will be held accountable.” (Steve Herber)
“VADOC mourns the line-of-duty death of K-9 Livan, who was killed by members of the MS-13 gang while heroically protecting the correctional officers, staff, and inmates in his charge at Sussex I State Prison.” ” wrote VADOC in a post to X. .
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“While Livan’s death is truly tragic, it is important to remember that his death was not in vain,” VADOC Director Chad Dotson said after the attack. “He could have saved the lives of two people, an assigned officer and a prisoner, and yet he lost his life. VADOC will never forget Livan’s sacrifice.”
