K-9 Schultz Memorial Almost Finished

A memorial to Gloucester Township K-9 dog Schultz, who died in the line of duty, is nearing completion.

Landscaping for the Gloucester Township memorial is nearly complete, according to an Associated Press account, but the area still needs lighting and flagpoles.

Nov. 30, 2010 after attempting to apprehend robbery suspects. One suspect threw the dog into traffic on Route 42.

The K-9’s death brought an outpouring of community support. assesses harsher penalties for killing a police dog. Schultz also got a marker on Geno’s Steak’s in Philadelphia. The late Joey Vento, owner of Geno’s, also contributed a hefty sum to a , which Gloucester Township resident also generously supported. Two were purchased with the fund.