K-9 dies in confrontation with man sought for 2 killings [Video]

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (Gray News) – The man accused of killing two window cleaners in North Carolina was shot and killed after a high-speed chase and shootout Wednesday, and a K-9 officer was also killed.

Officers shot and killed Desmund Moore around 3:30 p.m. between Paisley Drive and Beasley Road, authorities said.

Authorities said K-9 Draco was shot in the apprehension of the suspect and didn’t survive.

K-9 Draco died Wednesday after apprehending a suspect in a double murder. He is shown with handler Cpt. Hutchens.(Source: Mount Airy Police Department)

In a social media message, the Mount Airy Police Department paid tribute to Draco, saying to also “keep Draco’s handler Corporal Hutchens in your prayers. … Draco died a HERO and will be deeply missed.”

Mount Airy News said no other members of the police force were hurt in the confrontation.

According to Cumberland County deputies, Moore, 42, was the suspect in a deadly shooting of two men …