On April 11, 2022, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office’s beloved K9 Jinx was shot and killed in the line of duty by an armed suspect.  K9 Jinx’s partner and family, his law enforcement family, and the Pikes Peak Region have suffered a tremendous loss. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office values the strong relationship with neighbors and law enforcement partners, and are grateful for the outpouring of sympathies that have been shared over the last week.

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM, a memorial service will be held to mourn the loss of K9 Jinx and to honor his sacrifice.  
 
Sheriff Bill Elder, along with the members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, invite law enforcement partners and the public to honor K9 Jinx at New Life Church located at 11205 Voyager Parkway in Colorado Springs.  The doors will open at 9:00 AM for seating.
 
NBC affiliate KOAA News5 will provide a pool videographer.  The Colorado Springs Gazette will provide a pool photographer.
 
New Life Church will provide a livestream of the service that will be found at the following URL:  https://boxcast.tv/view/officer-jinx-memorial-service---april-21-2022-n….

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