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K-9 Bolo, a 2-year old Belgian Malinois from Hungary, just started working the streets in May.

In a three-page summary, Assistant State Attorney Mark Levine wrote that the Lake Wales officers were justified in fatally shooting Earnest Borders.

Lake Wales,  Florida - On March 7, 2017 at 1:30pm officers from the Lake Wales Police Department were dispatched to Lowes, located at 23227 US 27, in reference to a vehicle which had just been stolen. Officers learned Kevin Peak, a 35 year old Lake Wales resident, parked his 2014…

Law enforcement honors was given to the four-legged officer killed in the line of duty. Police officers remembering K-9 officer Max as a small dog with a big personality.

Days ago, Lake Wales lost one of their own, K-9 Max, after he was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call. Tuesday, a memorial will be held for all to attend. 

Belgian malinois Max was shot to death by a domestic violence suspect in Lake Wales last week

Belgian malinois Max was shot to death by a domestic violence suspect in Lake Wales last week

Belgian malinois Max was shot to death by a domestic violence suspect in Lake Wales last week

Belgian malinois Max was shot to death by a domestic violence suspect in Lake Wales last week

Law enforcement officers and members of the community came together Tuesday morning to honor and share stories of fallen Lake Wales K-9 Officer Max.