K9 Kali was killed in an automobile crash, at the intersection of Route 251 and 36th Street, as his handler responded to an armed robbery call at a mobile phone store.
As the patrol car proceeded through a red light vehicle on 36th Street struck it broadside. K9 Kali was ejected from the vehicle and died approximately one hour later an emergency animal hospital.
K9 Kali had served with the Peru Police Department for two years.
Condolences may be sent to:
Chief of Police Douglas P. Bernabei
Peru Police Department
1503 Fourth Street
Peru, IL 61354