Younkin said "these barbaric members of MS-13 will be held accountable." (Steve Helber )
"The VADOC is mourning the line of duty death of Rivan, a K-9 killed by MS-13 gang members while heroically protecting its assigned Corrections Officer, staff, and inmates at Sussex I State Prison," VADOC wrote in a post on X.
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"The loss of Rivan is truly tragic, but it is important to remember he did not die in vain." VADOC Director Chad Dotson said following the attack. "He lost his life while potentially saving the lives of two people, his assigned Officer and an inmate. The VADOC will never forget Rivan’s sacrifice."
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