"Brave K-9 Sacrificed in Virginia Prison Attack by MS-13 Gang"

A Virginia police dog named Rivan was fatally stabbed and kicked by MS-13 gang members during an attack at Sussex I State Prison while accompanying corrections officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields. The K-9, who had been part of the unit since 2019, died despite attempted lifesaving measures. Officer Fields, who was unharmed due to her training and Rivan's actions, received the agency's full support. The inmates involved, three of whom are verified MS-13 members from El Salvador and Guatemala, were in the U.S. illegally and incarcerated for serious charges. The Virginia Department of Corrections plans to pursue prosecution, and an investigation into the assault is ongoing.