BCSO investigating after K-9 officer found unresponsive by handler

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one of its K-9 officers was found unresponsive Friday afternoon.

The K-9 officer, Fiasko, was responsible for detecting drugs and contraband in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center to keep deputies and inmates safe, according to the BCSO.

“We are saddened by the loss of K-9 Fiasko,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “An investigation into his death remains ongoing.”

We’ll bring more updates as they become available.