Hamden K-9 Viking Dies Unexpectedly

HAMDEN, CT — The Hamden Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Viking, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 15, according to Capt. Ronald Smith. Viking, who was born in Hungary, was 7 years old.

“Sergeant Jason Venditto and his K-9 partner ‘Viking’ worked together for approximately 6 years,” Smith said. “K-9 Viking was instrumental in assisting the Hamden Police Department in arresting numerous violent offenders. In addition, he routinely aided the department with evidence recovery, drug searches and locating missing persons.

“The Hamden Police Department mourns the death of Viking, a member of our department that served alongside us daily and worked tirelessly to help protect us.”

Pictured: K-9 Viking / Courtesy of the Hamden Police Department