ON FOX: Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Va., swears to hold a group of “barbaric” MS-13 members liable for the killing of a K-9 safeguarding a correctional officer in an abrupt jail attack in Virginia.
4 prisoners of the Sussex I State Prison, 3 of which have actually verified ties to the MS-13 gang, were associated with a jail attack that left a K-9 dead as it secured Corrections Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields at the scene.
“God bless Rivan, a brave K-9 who was eliminated in the line of task in Virginia. These barbaric members of MS-13 will be held liable,” the Virginia guv stated in a declaration shown Fox News Digital.
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The pet was eliminated after being “consistently stabbed and kicked by the prisoners,” who were all apparently unlawful immigrants at the time of their arrest, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC).
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The VADOC likewise shared a declaration to honor the death of the K-9.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin stated “these barbaric members of MS-13 will be held responsible.” (Steve Helber )
“The VADOC is grieving the line of responsibility death of Rivan, a K-9 eliminated by MS-13 gang members while heroically safeguarding its appointed Corrections Officer, personnel, and prisoners at Sussex I State Prison,” VADOC composed in a post on X.
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“The loss of Rivan is really awful, however it is very important to bear in mind he did not pass away fruitless.” VADOC Director Chad Dotson stated following the attack. “He lost his life while possibly conserving the lives of 2 individuals, his designated Officer and a prisoner. The VADOC will always remember Rivan’s sacrifice.”
Aubrie Spady is a Production Assistant for Fox News Digital.
