Broward County Police Shoot and Kill Biting, Loose Dog

A loose Pit Bull, who had bitten one child and chased others, was eventually shot dead by Broward police officers. The dog did not bite the officer.

FL: Family suing for '07 shooting of 11-yr-old dog

A Florida family is suing the Broward Sheriff's office for the shooting of their nearly-deaf Dalmatian in 2007. The officer did not knock on the door of the house but went around to the back where the dog barked at her (or a duck, apparently). At that point, the officer drew her gun and shot the dog twice. The dog survived.