The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.

A police K9 shot during a standoff with a suspect in Portage Lake Monday has now died. Maine State Police announced Tuesday morning that Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty.

K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.