MEMBERS OF THE San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and the community gathered recently to remember a service dog that was killed last month in the line of duty.

On a stage located inside the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton on Wednesday were colorful flower wreaths with four different screens showcasing a photo of K-9 “Duke,” who was fatally stabbed on Feb. 19 while apprehending a burglary suspect outside of Tracy.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.