Tag: Dog Shootings

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Texas Deputy, 2 Other People Injured in Dog Attack

When a deputy arrived, he also tried to intervene, but the dogs attacked him too, Sgt. Billy Johnson said. The deputy shot and killed both of the dogs.

October 11, 2023

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Nebraska Officer Fatally Shoots Dog Attacking Him

An officer with the Schuyler (NE) Police Department who came under attack by an out-of-control dog was forced to fatally shoot the animal during an incident on Monday night, police say.

September 22, 2020

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Police Fatally Shoot Dog that Attacked Nebraska Officer

An officer with the Omaha Police Department reportedly shot and killed a dog after the dog attacked an officer over the weekend.

April 20, 2020

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Maryland Officer Shoots Dog Attacking Mother and Child

An officer with the Upper Marlboro (MD) Police Department was forced to fatally shoot a dog that was attacking a 12-year-old child and another individual on Wednesday evening.

March 12, 2020

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Colorado Officer Forced to Shoot Pit Bull that Charged him During Trespassing Call

An officer with the Loveland (CO) Police Department was forced to shoot a "pit bull" that reportedly charged him during a response to a trespassing call over the weekend.

July 3, 2019

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Video: Florida Deputy Kills Partner's K-9 to End Attack

According to a spokesperson, Deputy Scott Cronin was caring for ‘Recon,’ another handler’s dog, while that deputy was out of town. Monday night, Recon bit Cronin’s hand and would not release his grip.

January 30, 2019

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Arizona Man Whose Dog Attacked Officer Now Faces Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

The owner of a dog that attacked a Maricopa County (AZ) Animal Care and Control officer in November has been charged with one felony count and one misdemeanor count of "assault by a vicious animal."

January 11, 2019

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Indiana Officer Seriously Injured After Being Shot in Back by Another Officer Firing at Aggressive Dog

An officer with the Lafayette (IN) Police Department is in serious condition after being shot in the back by another officer who was firing at an aggressive dog advancing on them.

January 8, 2019

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Arkansas Deputy Fired for Shooting and Wounding Chihuahua

An officer with the Faulkner County (AR) Sheriff's Office has been fired after video surfaced on Twitter of his shooting and wounding of a small dog.

January 7, 2019

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Idaho Officer Fatally Shoots Pit Bull Attacking Golden Retriever

An officer with the Boise (ID) Police Department fatally shot a pit bull that was fighting and injuring a golden retriever in the backyard of a home on Thursday, according to a department-issued press release.

December 7, 2018

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Oregon Officer Fatally Shoots Dog that Chased Firefighters at Fire Scene

The "aggressive" dog began chasing some of the firefighters, which prompted one officer to draw his weapon and fatally shoot the dog, police said.

October 22, 2018

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Owner's Claim That Arizona Deputy Unnecessarily Shot Her Dog Refuted by Video

MCSO says the pet dog called Chevy attacked Tarzan and inflicted a number of injuries. The deputy tried to separate the two dogs but after that failed, he shot and killed Chevy. "MCSO K-9 Tarzan sustained injuries to his face and chest to include a broken tooth," the statement reads.

August 10, 2018