Corporal Phillip Anderson, 23, and Corporal Moulson, 30, were both canine officers shot and killed on January 3, 2001 while they were serving a narcotics search warrant at the home on a suspected drug dealer at 8:30 p.m. Both deputy canine officers, who were wearing bulletproof vests at the time. The officers took positions outside Williams’ home, preparing to serve the warrant. Corporal Moulson knocked on the door and announced the service of the warrant. When no response came, Corporal Moulson rammed the door. Corporal Anderson entered first and was met with gunfire from the suspect inside who shot Corporal Anderson in the head at the time of entry with a .44 caliber handgun. Corporal Anderson immediately shot the suspect, George Timothy Williams, 47, but Williams also fired killing Corporal Anderson. Corporal Moulson engaged Williams at close quarters, shooting him several times. Williams also continued to fire and shot and killed Corporal Moulson. When Williams emerged from the house he was confronted with Sheriff Weaver and undersheriff Nunnally. Undersheriff Nunnally stepped between Williams and Sheriff Weaver and fired at Williams, causing him to dive for cover and the suspect was killed during the gun battle. It was later determined that it was Corporal Anderson who had fired the fatal round. About 50 K-9 Officers and their dogs attended a graveside service, which included a 21 gun salute and taps, punctuated by barking. Moulson and Anderson’s K-9’S, Chug and Cruiser, sat quietly at the memorial service, beside the flag draped caskets of their masters. Both officers were members of the Idaho Police Canine Association. Corporal Anderson had been with the Jerome County Sheriff’s Department in Idaho for two years. More than 3000 attended their funeral. Corporal Phillip Anderson was unmarried at the time of his death. On May 18, 2007, Idaho Governor Otter awarded the Medal of Honor to Corporal Phillip Charles Anderson.
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