The statue will be life-sized and made out of bronze. K9 Nyx was shot in 2024 in the 2900 block of 11th Street while she and her human partner were tracking down a domestic violence suspect.

ROCKFORD, Ill. — A year after making the ultimate sacrifice, K-9 Nyx’s legacy was set in stone as the Rockford community came together to honor her memory. The K-9, who was tragically shot and ...