May 1, 2011 - Terra Haute, Indiana
Police will magically investigate themselves fairly in Terra Haute after a dog broke free from her chain and was subsequently shot and killed by a police officer.
The dog was a 4-yr-old Labrador Retriever Chow mix whose only vice was apparently barking at people. The dog was located on her own property when she was shot, because the police officer felt the only way to defend himself from a dog running towards him or barking at him was to pump a few bullets in her.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
January 2011: Shelburn Police Kill Two Dogs Fighting
January, 2011 - Shelburn, Indiana
Several dogs, described as Mastiffs, were engaged in a fight on their own or feet from the edge of their property.
Police were called.
When they arrived, they tried to stop the fighting by shooting at the ground. When that failed, the officer shot two of the dogs.
According to comments and a witness, one of the dogs was shot and left to suffer alive for more than 20 minutes before being shot again and killed.
Neighbors state the dogs (described as "puppies" but no age given) have a history of aggression.
Several dogs, described as Mastiffs, were engaged in a fight on their own or feet from the edge of their property.
Police were called.
When they arrived, they tried to stop the fighting by shooting at the ground. When that failed, the officer shot two of the dogs.
According to comments and a witness, one of the dogs was shot and left to suffer alive for more than 20 minutes before being shot again and killed.
Neighbors state the dogs (described as "puppies" but no age given) have a history of aggression.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
September 2010: Police Kill Loose Dog
Muncie, Indiana
A dog described as a large Pit Bull was running loose and charging people. The dog did not bite anyone, but animal control was unable to corral the dog.
Police arrived and when the dog charged at one of them, the dog was shot once. He was then shot two more times and was killed.
A dog described as a large Pit Bull was running loose and charging people. The dog did not bite anyone, but animal control was unable to corral the dog.
Police arrived and when the dog charged at one of them, the dog was shot once. He was then shot two more times and was killed.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Evansville police shoot attacking dog
Evansville police officers were chasing after a suspect on foot. They asked a couple if they could enter their home, permission was given. When the family's dog began to act agitated, police told the couple to place their dog in the backyard.
This is where things get sketchy.
According to the owners, they were not told that there was a police officer in or near their backyard's gate. According to police, the dog immediately charged and busted through the gate where an officer was standing.
The dog bit the officer on the arm and the officer responded by shooting the dog 7-8 times.
This is where things get sketchy.
According to the owners, they were not told that there was a police officer in or near their backyard's gate. According to police, the dog immediately charged and busted through the gate where an officer was standing.
The dog bit the officer on the arm and the officer responded by shooting the dog 7-8 times.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Lafayette police kills dog
(The dog was erroneously reported as a pit bull in THIS article)
A large dog who may have spent most of his time chained up outside got off the chain, escaped and frightened a woman so much she and her child climbed up on a car to escape. Police were called. The officer was charged by the dog, he withdrew his service weapon and shot the dog seven times. I'll agree with witnesses that seven times is extreme, especially in a residential area.
Lots of conflicting reports: Dog is friendly, according to some neighbors. Dog is not friendly, according to others.
A large dog who may have spent most of his time chained up outside got off the chain, escaped and frightened a woman so much she and her child climbed up on a car to escape. Police were called. The officer was charged by the dog, he withdrew his service weapon and shot the dog seven times. I'll agree with witnesses that seven times is extreme, especially in a residential area.
Lots of conflicting reports: Dog is friendly, according to some neighbors. Dog is not friendly, according to others.
Rushville police chief shoots dog playing w/ other dog
An escape artist of a dog was shot and killed by the Rushville chief of police.
The dog was not acting aggressive towards neighbors or the public and was, in point of fact, spending his time playing with another dog. The dog has a history of getting loose and also of avoiding capture except by his owner. Which is why animal control called his owner and told her of the loose dog situation.
By the time she arrived at the location, her dog was dying.
According to witnesses, the dog was playing with another dog and wouldn't jump into the chief of police's car. The chief claims the dog charged toward him, at which point he shot him once. The dog was down when the chief of police shot him again.
The dog was not acting aggressive towards neighbors or the public and was, in point of fact, spending his time playing with another dog. The dog has a history of getting loose and also of avoiding capture except by his owner. Which is why animal control called his owner and told her of the loose dog situation.
By the time she arrived at the location, her dog was dying.
According to witnesses, the dog was playing with another dog and wouldn't jump into the chief of police's car. The chief claims the dog charged toward him, at which point he shot him once. The dog was down when the chief of police shot him again.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Anderson officer kills dog
A chained dog was shot and killed by an Anderson police officer. The dog had just been involved in an attack on a 6-yr-old child. The owner of the dog was drunk while walking the dog when he broke free from his leash and attacked the child. After another person beat the dog off, the woman was able to drag her dog to the backyard and chained him.
When officers were attempting to transfer the dog to animal control, the dog charged. The dog was chained. The dog was shot once in the head and killed.
When officers were attempting to transfer the dog to animal control, the dog charged. The dog was chained. The dog was shot once in the head and killed.
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