Animal lovers and law enforcement worldwide are mourning the loss of Diesel, the police dog who was killed during the anti-terrorism raids in a Paris suburb.

French authorities say Diesel was killed by ISIS terrorists in the Saint-Denis raids. Police were targeting the suspected mastermind of the Paris attacks and as a result, raided Saint-Denis apartments.

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Officials say Diesel was one of many assault and explosives search dogs used in raids and these animals are “indispensable” when it comes to the operations of these raids. h/t fox9

Our thoughts and prays go out to Diesel’s partner and handlers at this difficult time.