Oxford Police Department grieves the loss of K-9 Halligan, dies from medical emergency

In a Facebook post, the department announced the passing of police K-9 Halligan, who died Jan. 17 due to a medical emergency.

Halligan, who was 5 years and 3 months old, had been injured in a shooting alongside his handler, Corporal Allen, on May 5.

The social media post says, "Halligan has faithfully and loyally served the Oxford Police Department and the City of Oxford since December of 2019. Both he and his current handler, Cpl. Daniel Allen was injured by gunfire in an incident back in May of 2023. They have been recovering together at Cpl. Allen's home ever since. Cpl. Allen stayed by his partner's side to the very end. He will be deeply missed."

On May 5, Halligan and Allen responded to a standoff between Oxford Police and a barricaded suspect. The suspect, who had already shot an officer, opened fire again, hitting both Halligan and Allen.

Neighbors say the shooting incident started around 6:20 p.m. on Prospect Avenue. It ended hours later, around 3:30 a.m., when police say units determined the suspect inside had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.