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K-9 Deputy Jynx
Entry Category
Law Enforcement/Arson Dogs
Charity Partner
K9s4Cops
Location
Shillington , Pennsylvania
Description
On 6/29/11 Berks County Deputy Sheriff K-9 Handler Kyle Pagerly was shot and killed while attempting to execute a warrant. Upon arrival the suspect’s girlfriend did not inform the officers that he possessed a high-powered rifle and was prepared to die. As they ascended the mountain, Pagerly and his K-9 partner Jynx, came upon an elevation in the terrain. The suspect, who was dressed in full camouflage with multiple weapons, lay prone on the ridge. Jynx alerted to the suspects position and ran up the hill forcing the suspect to abandon his cover. As he stood, his rifle was pointed at Pagerly. He ignored an order from Pagerly to drop his weapon. Gunfire was exchanged and Pagerly was struck.Pagerly’s K-9 partner Jynx, attempted to pull Pagerly down the mountain and out of harm’s way. Jynx also attempted to pull another officer to safety that was rendering assistance to Pagerly. If it would not have been for the actions of Jynx, many other officers would have lost their lives that day. Jynx and Kyle performed several hundred demos throughout the county. They had a very special bond that will never be forgotten by the citizens. Jynx continues to carry on that legacy making appearances and warming the hearts of many.Jynx is now retired and continues to live with Kyle’s wife and their new born baby girl. Kyle’s wife was only a few weeks pregnant with their first child when he died. Kyle was only 28 years old.
Jynx is definitely a hero in not only my eyes but in the eyes of many that reach far beyond Berks County. K-9 dogs and their handlers from all over the country attended Kyle’s funeral last year.
I am a huge supporter of K-9 dogs being a member of the Friends of the Reading K-9 Unit. Deputy Pagerly and Jynx were part of the Berks County Sheriff’s dep’t. The sherif”s dep’t is in the process of gaining two more K-9’s and handlers.
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