Pa. K-9 Officer Dies of Brain Injury from Bee Sting

April 8, 2022

Hatboro Police Officer Ryan Allen, who had been with the department since 2013, suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting late last year, causing him to go into cardiac arrest.

By David Wenner

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Ryan Allen, who became disabled following a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting, died this week.

Hatboro Police Chief James E. Gardner announced his death on Thursday.

“Although he fought long and hard, he ultimately could not overcome the damage done to his body as a result of the reaction,” Gardner said.

Pa. K-9 Officer Near Death after Brain Injury from Bee Sting

The Borough of Hatboro, with about 8,300 people, is in Montgomery County.

Allen had been with the department since 2013. He was a dog handler and had a key role in starting a K-9 unit in his department.

The reaction to the bee sting on Oct. 14, 2021, caused Allen to go into cardiac arrest, leading to a brain injury resulting from lack of oxygen.

He spent months in rehabilitation. However, his wife announced in early March that doctors concluded he would not make a meaningful recovery.

His family brought him home to receive hospice care.

“The support for Officer Allen, his family and our police department in the months since that October day has been overwhelming. We are forever grateful for the love and support shown during this difficult time,” Gardner wrote on Facebook.

He concluded: “Rest easy Officer Allen, we’ll take watch from here.”

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