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Man Who Led Greensboro Police on Chase Leading to K-9 Officer's Death Arrested in Massachusetts

Greensboro Police K-9 Officer Rambo died after being hit by a car while officers were pursuing Tafari Ashanti Henderson-Samuels.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Police in Massachusetts arrested a man wanted in a Greensboro Police pursuit that led to the death of K-9 Officer Rambo. 

25-year-old, Tafari Ashanti Henderson-Samuels was wanted in Greensboro for an Armed Robbery with a Firearm and a Parole Violation. Members of the Springfield Police Department, Hampden County Sheriff, U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force, and Massachusetts State Police were all apart of the team that brought Henderson-Samuels into custody. 

Back in August city leaders and community members paid their respects and said goodbye to Greensboro Police K-9 Rambo. Rambo died after being hit by a car while police were pursuing Henderson-Samuels.

Credit: Springfield Police
Tafari Henderson-Samuels

Rambo was with the Greensboro Police Department for more than four years. During his career as a K-9 Officer Rambo helped apprehended more than 25 suspects and assisted in more than 50 drug busts.

"Rambo was an amazing police K-9 who will be missed greatly," a heartfelt tweet from the Greensboro Police Department said.

RELATED: Police K-9 'Rambo' Honored for His Service to the Greensboro Community, Law Enforcement

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