Troopers won't release the dog's name due to identifying the handler, the officers involved but ADN did. I am more interested in the names of the people in the vehicle with this felon. Chances are they are felons or criminals just like this guy. They shouldn't hang out with felons if they don't want their names published. Criminals and their friends don't deserve privacy. 

Helo needs to be replaced. K9 officers save lives. They perform a valuable service and criminals are more afraid of a dog bite than a cop shooting stop. Nobody likes a dog bite. Condolences to the family of Helo. 

Abarca is a loser and he will most likely always be a loser. He doesn't deserve parole or more chances. He had every intent to kill as many officers as possible, he failed to be a cop killer because he missed the people and hit the dog instead. He IS a cop killer. Just a crappy shot.