Savannah City Council places officer on paid leave

By NewsPress Now

Lt. Daniel Zeigler, the Savannah police officer in charge of K-9 officer Horus, who died last month, has been put on paid administrative leave until the investigation is complete, according to a press release from the city of Savannah.

The city council made the decision after going into a closed session during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday.

This comes after the community held a candlelight vigil on Sunday honoring Horus.

Savannah Police Chief David Vincent initially confirmed Horus’ death in a release last week.

“The Savannah Police Department, and the entire community, suffered a tremendous loss. K9 Horus passed away after completing an over night shift on patrol in Savannah,” Vincent said in a statement.

Andrew County Prosecutor Monica Morrey said on Friday that the Missouri Attorney General’s office will serve as special prosecutor in the death of Savannah K-9 officer Horus.

Police officials declined to offer any other comments on the circumstances of Horus’ death.