Salina Police have offered an update into the circumstances surrounding the death of a K9.

According to the agency, there have been recent social media posts in reference to the tragic passing of SPD K-9 Officer Tyrann which are absolutely untrue.

In order to be transparent, the Salina Police Department wished to make the public aware of the situation in a timely manner even prior to completing a thorough investigation, so a preliminary release was distributed.

Officers were in the location for a recruiting advertisement when the K-9 Handler allowed Ty out of the vehicle to relieve himself. This location was very familiar to Ty and his Handler which had been used on multiple occasions for training. Ty went around a parked vehicle and his Handler went to check on him and discovered the tragedy.

Ty was never placed on the ledge or asked to get on the ledge.

It is possible Ty heard the noise from a parade down below and was attempting to see where it was coming from and jumped over the wall. Ty was highly trained, but still a dog.

Ty was a respected and beloved member of the Salina Police Department and no member of this department would ever place him in a needlessly dangerous position. His loss has greatly affected the Salina Police Department and the community he valiantly protected every day.

The Salina Police Department wishes to thank the community for their support and condolences while we grieve and navigate this devastating event.

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ORIGINAL: A Salina Police K9 was killed in an accidental fall while on duty Wednesday.

According to the Salina Police Department K-9 Tyrann died in an accidental fall from an elevated position.

According to the agency, Ty was an active and faithful public servant, serving since February of 2021. His loss will be felt by the department members and the community.

Services for Tyrann will be arranged and the public notified of the location, date, and time. Further information will be released when appropriate.