Article link
In February of 2009, Chicago police issued a search warrant at a home. The teenage occupant allowed officers into his apartment but asked to lock his 9-yr-old Labrador Retriever up first. Officers entered anyways and when the dog appeared, tail wagging, she was shot and killed.
A jury has awarded the family more than $300,000 in damages.
This story was not covered in the news media, but guess which story was? The September 2009 shooting death of a Pit Bull which also resulted in the minor grazing of two juveniles.
Showing posts with label labrador retriever. Show all posts
Showing posts with label labrador retriever. Show all posts
Friday, August 19, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Shelbyville Police Shoot Dog Dead
A Labrador Retriever was shot and killed by police after they claim she became "aggressive" when they entered her property investigating a burglary alarm.
When asked why the officer didn't try pepper spray or a taser:
"Yes, there are options that he had available on his belt but, it takes longer to retrieve those pieces of equipment," said Sheriff Armstrong.
What, do Shelbyville police wear some freakishly weird utility belt that doesn't allow them semi-equal access to all their equipment?
When asked why the officer didn't try pepper spray or a taser:
"Yes, there are options that he had available on his belt but, it takes longer to retrieve those pieces of equipment," said Sheriff Armstrong.
What, do Shelbyville police wear some freakishly weird utility belt that doesn't allow them semi-equal access to all their equipment?
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
SWAT Team Kill Dog For Standing Up
Durham, North Carolina
April, 2011
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Since this dog is a socially acceptable breed, everyone is all pissed off that she was shot and killed by SWAT! If the dog was a Pit Bull, Sheba’s death because she stood up would have been chalked up to being, you know, one of those dogs.
Sheba is seen in the video standing up and bam! SWAT officers immediately open fire on the non-threatening, standing dog, killing her.
The gun was fired in the direction of exposed bystanders.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
January 2011 West Seattle Police Shoot Two Dogs
January, 2011 - Washington
Police responding to a domestic disturbance came upon a scene involving a woman being bitten by two dogs. The woman was also the suspect.
When the woman broke free, the two dogs - a Labrador Retriever and a Pit Bull - began attacking each other.
When the dogs noticed the police, they charged. Officers killed the Lab and injured the Pit Bull and arrested the woman who was bitten.
Police responding to a domestic disturbance came upon a scene involving a woman being bitten by two dogs. The woman was also the suspect.
When the woman broke free, the two dogs - a Labrador Retriever and a Pit Bull - began attacking each other.
When the dogs noticed the police, they charged. Officers killed the Lab and injured the Pit Bull and arrested the woman who was bitten.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
October 2010: Oakland Police Kill Arthritic Dog
Oakland, California
An 11-yr-old Labrador Retriever named Gloria accidentally tripped the silent alarm at her home. Unfortunately, doing so, cost her her life.
When police arrived, they entered the backyard. The dog, who suffers from hip dysplasia and can't move very fast, barked at them. Barked. Like, woof, woof. She didn't try to bite or attack, she just talked.
For the HORROR of talking, Gloria was shot three times and killed.
But hey, officers were nice enough to leave a note on the door of her owner's home!
An 11-yr-old Labrador Retriever named Gloria accidentally tripped the silent alarm at her home. Unfortunately, doing so, cost her her life.
When police arrived, they entered the backyard. The dog, who suffers from hip dysplasia and can't move very fast, barked at them. Barked. Like, woof, woof. She didn't try to bite or attack, she just talked.
For the HORROR of talking, Gloria was shot three times and killed.
But hey, officers were nice enough to leave a note on the door of her owner's home!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Frederick County Sheriff shoots dog on property
A deputy shot an old Labrador Retriever, possibly as she walked away from him. The deputy was looking for a juvenile at the residence. The owner of the home asked the deputy to wait while he put his dogs up. One of the dogs aparently was outside on her property and approached from the side of the office. The officer felt threatened. The owner called the dog over. The dog was shot from behind, with the bullet going through the back leg and coming out the front.
Recently, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office offered to pay $2,500 for the medical costs.
Recently, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office offered to pay $2,500 for the medical costs.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Pennsylvania police shoot dog on her own property
A Labrador Retriever is dead after being shot by a state trooper responding to an unrelated call.
The officer was following through on an issue involving the dog owner's wife, who did not live at the property. When the owner of the dog opened the door, the dog slipped out and approached the officer. Unbeknownst to the officer, she was wearing an electronic collar which, if it was in good working order, would have stopped her from accessing any area outside of the invisible electric fence. Again, the officer had no idea about that.
A neighbor who did not witness the shooting claims the dog is generally friendly.
The officer was following through on an issue involving the dog owner's wife, who did not live at the property. When the owner of the dog opened the door, the dog slipped out and approached the officer. Unbeknownst to the officer, she was wearing an electronic collar which, if it was in good working order, would have stopped her from accessing any area outside of the invisible electric fence. Again, the officer had no idea about that.
A neighbor who did not witness the shooting claims the dog is generally friendly.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Hagerstown police shoot dog on property
Hagerstown police were attempting to serve a warrant. When knocking on the door proved unsuccessful, they entered the fenced in backyard where a dog, a Labrador Retriever, was located on the porch. The dog charged the officer and was shot in the face, the bullet lodged in his neck.
Police assisted the owner's of the dog in taking him to a local vet clinic. The city has requested the veterinary bill be submitted and possible reimbursement provided.
Police assisted the owner's of the dog in taking him to a local vet clinic. The city has requested the veterinary bill be submitted and possible reimbursement provided.
Memphis police shoot dogs on their own property
Two Memphis police officers responding to a burglary call arrived at the home, checked the front door, then proceeded to unlatch and enter the fenced in backyard. The two dogs who lived at the premises and had access to the yard through a dog door ran at the two officers entering the yard. One dog was shot, the other may have been shot but escaped through the gate left open by the officers. She is now loose and possibly injured.
The owner of the dogs was not immediately told about the shootings when she arrived and only discovered the wounded dog when she was allowed into her house. She did not know her other dog had ran off. Officers attempted to retain the owner for "questioning", prohibiting her from taking the injured dog to a vet.
The shot dog is expected to survive. The remaining dog, a black Labrador Retriever remains on the loose, possibly injured. Hopefully, she will be found alive and well.
The owner of the dogs was not immediately told about the shootings when she arrived and only discovered the wounded dog when she was allowed into her house. She did not know her other dog had ran off. Officers attempted to retain the owner for "questioning", prohibiting her from taking the injured dog to a vet.
The shot dog is expected to survive. The remaining dog, a black Labrador Retriever remains on the loose, possibly injured. Hopefully, she will be found alive and well.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Northport citizen angered over dog's shooting and care
On September 5th, two dogs got out of the fenced backyard where they were housed. They frightened neighbors, causing one to contact police. When police arrived, one of the dogs charged at the officer. He shot the dog once, the bullet traveling through the dog's ear and into his leg, shattering several bones. Animal control came out and picked up the dog, then let him sit in the shelter through Labor Day weekend without seeking treatment.
The owner has a history of being unable to confine his dogs. The shot dog had escaped previously and been hit by a car. Truly, how these dogs managed to stay alive is rather miraculous, all things considered.
The dog's front leg had to be amputated.
The owner has a history of being unable to confine his dogs. The shot dog had escaped previously and been hit by a car. Truly, how these dogs managed to stay alive is rather miraculous, all things considered.
The dog's front leg had to be amputated.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Dog shot by police in 2006 dies of unrelated causes
In 2006, police arrived at a home because of a dog bite report. The victim had been bitten by a family member's dog and had gone to the hospital. Her own dog had been tied up out front. When the officer arrived, the tethered dog growled once and the officer responded by shooting the dog in the head. He was on a 5' tether.
The city never formally apologized though they did pay for all veterinary costs.
Recently, the dog died from pancreatitis, unrelated to the gunshot wound.
The city never formally apologized though they did pay for all veterinary costs.
Recently, the dog died from pancreatitis, unrelated to the gunshot wound.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Atlanta police shoot dog in own backyard
An officer responding to a house alarm entered the backyard and was approached by the resident dog. He shot the dog.
ETA: I found this article, which is much more detailed, including information like that the officer who was sent into the backyard to check things out was afraid of dogs.
I agree with this:
"I'd like for the police to get training on this. It strikes me as bizarre that there aren't things in place, protocol and trainings in place, that teach officers who are obviously going to come into contact with family animals, the way to respond in a responsible way," said Feichter.
From the guardian of the dog who was killed. Apparently there were two dogs and a petsitter. The alarm went off and the pet sitter couldn't get it turned off. Police came just to check things out so they knew two dogs were present. One officer went to the backyard where the shooting happened.
ETA: I found this article, which is much more detailed, including information like that the officer who was sent into the backyard to check things out was afraid of dogs.
I agree with this:
"I'd like for the police to get training on this. It strikes me as bizarre that there aren't things in place, protocol and trainings in place, that teach officers who are obviously going to come into contact with family animals, the way to respond in a responsible way," said Feichter.
From the guardian of the dog who was killed. Apparently there were two dogs and a petsitter. The alarm went off and the pet sitter couldn't get it turned off. Police came just to check things out so they knew two dogs were present. One officer went to the backyard where the shooting happened.
Monday, July 20, 2009
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.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Police shoot dog after calling dog's name
Mihal said someone in the neighborhood reported Sully after he jumped her fen
Becker said the officer initially tried to get control of the dog by calling to him and clapping his hands. But Sully became aggressive and as the officer backed up towards his car, the dog lunged at him before the officer fired one shot.
But if you call a dog, it will come," she said, adding she doesn't understand why pepper spray or mace wasn't used on Sully instead of a bullet.
LINK
The dog is a 5-yr-old Labrador Retriever
Becker said the officer initially tried to get control of the dog by calling to him and clapping his hands. But Sully became aggressive and as the officer backed up towards his car, the dog lunged at him before the officer fired one shot.
But if you call a dog, it will come," she said, adding she doesn't understand why pepper spray or mace wasn't used on Sully instead of a bullet.
LINK
The dog is a 5-yr-old Labrador Retriever
What's wrong with SWAT
In August of 2008, the lives of Berwyn Heights mayor Cheye Calvo and his wife, Trinity and her mother Georgia were irrevocably altered when Prince George County SWAT and police officials stormed their house and shot their two friendly dogs (one as he ran away from the officers). The dogs died.
The Washington post recently published a great article on what the Calvo's went through that fateful day.
Of course, this story is truly more about the dogs (though the emotional impact is powerful and heart-wrenching) - it is about how faulty the "War on Drugs" really is. Innocent people have died and been emotionally scarred because of these no-knock warrants, all on the quest for a few pounds of pot or cocaine. Many dogs have died because they had the misfortune to be in the wrong place at the wrong time doing what dogs do and defending their pack (or, if you're in Omaha, sitting at the end of a chain).
Last year, Prince George's police deployed SWAT teams to serve search warrants more than 400 times, a police spokesman said. The department's narcotics unit now deploys its SWAT team to serve the overwhelming majority of its search warrants, Maj. Andy Ellis said. The Prince George's Police budget shows that the county expects to spend at least $2.5 million this year reaped from assets seized in drug raids.
and
Many victims of botched or abusive drug raids are poor minorities whom the public is unlikely to hear about or rally around, Boyd said. Legal immunity granted to police makes it difficult for victims to successfully sue for compensation, he said.
You can read the entire Washington Post article HERE.
Even more provocative is The Cato Institute's tracking of botched paramilitary (e.g. SWAT) police raids.
The Washington post recently published a great article on what the Calvo's went through that fateful day.
Of course, this story is truly more about the dogs (though the emotional impact is powerful and heart-wrenching) - it is about how faulty the "War on Drugs" really is. Innocent people have died and been emotionally scarred because of these no-knock warrants, all on the quest for a few pounds of pot or cocaine. Many dogs have died because they had the misfortune to be in the wrong place at the wrong time doing what dogs do and defending their pack (or, if you're in Omaha, sitting at the end of a chain).
Americans have defended their right to privacy and the sanctity of their homes since Revolutionaries denounced British soldiers entering homes and businesses with impunity to search for contraband rum and tea and generate taxes for the British Crown. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable government searches and seizures. But civil libertarians argue that this constitutional protection has been seriously eroded in recent decades, largely as an unintended consequence of the nation's war on drugs.
In Balko's summary, paramilitary police units called Special Weapons Attack Teams, or SWATS, grew out of the social unrest of the 1960s. They were used to quell protesting migrant farm workers led by Cesar Chavez, then against urban rioters and in a shootout with the Black Panthers in Los Angeles. Balko writes: "Until the 1980s, SWAT teams and other paramilitary units were used sparingly, only in volatile, high-risk situations such as bank robberies or hostage situations. Likewise, 'no-knock' raids were generally used only in situations where innocent lives were determined to be at imminent risk. America's War on Drugs has spurred a significant rise in the numbers of such raids, to the point where in some jurisdictions drug warrants are only served by SWAT teams or similar paramilitary units, and the overwhelming numbers of SWAT deployments are to execute drug warrants."
andLast year, Prince George's police deployed SWAT teams to serve search warrants more than 400 times, a police spokesman said. The department's narcotics unit now deploys its SWAT team to serve the overwhelming majority of its search warrants, Maj. Andy Ellis said. The Prince George's Police budget shows that the county expects to spend at least $2.5 million this year reaped from assets seized in drug raids.
and
Many victims of botched or abusive drug raids are poor minorities whom the public is unlikely to hear about or rally around, Boyd said. Legal immunity granted to police makes it difficult for victims to successfully sue for compensation, he said.
You can read the entire Washington Post article HERE.
Even more provocative is The Cato Institute's tracking of botched paramilitary (e.g. SWAT) police raids.
Omaha, Nebraska
Here's a creepy story out of Omaha, Nebraska (maybe they should look to restrict police officers, not pit bulls!) - four years ago, police officers entered the home of Colleen M. Carroll using a no-knock warrant. Even before opening a storm door, officers shot through the door, striking a 2-yr-old Labrador Retriever mix named Lucky, killing him. It is not an unreasonable "what-if" to ask what if a human in the house had walked by that storm door when these officers shot through it to shoot a non-aggressive dog?
Shooting dogs is nothing new to Omaha police - they've shot 39 since 2007.
According to court records, Officers Constance Garro and Mike Ashbrook, along with at least two unnamed officers, executed a no-knock search warrant at the Carroll home, 6568 Military Ave., on Nov. 18, 2004.
Carroll and Lucky Boy were in the living room at the time.
The lawsuit says officers, standing outside the home, had not announced their presence when one of them fired a shot that entered the house through a storm door and struck Lucky Boy. He died soon thereafter.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10411117
The Omaha Humane Society is going to train police officers on how to handle dogs they encounter on calls.
Other stuff on this subject:
In November of 2007, an activist took out an ad in the newspaper warning residents their dog may get shot by police. Also in that article, it noted that there were only five dog deaths by police gunshot in 2005 (when Colleen's 2 year old Lab mix was shot to death). Five. Fast-forward to 2007-2008 and there are, what, 39?
Some of the more egregious Omaha Police Shootings (b/c I'll grant that, sometimes, the only recourse is to use lethal force on a highly dangerous animal). This doesn't include the Lab mix or the German Shepherd mix being shot to death (I couldn't fine news articles on them). I could only find news articles on a few of the cases, and those were the ones where dogs were erroneously identified as pit bulls. The damage is done when only one out of fifty news sources correctly identifies the dog (with pictures, to boot).
August, 2008: A dog incorrectly identified as a pit bull mix who was shot and killed by police. The dog, a Heeler/Boxer/mutt with vaccinations and apparently licensed acted aggressively when police entered the home w or w/o invitation (that part is disputed). The dog caused a minor laceration to one officer. The response? The six-year-old pet was shot to death. You can see clearly from the video, especially when they show a side angle of the dog, that he is a mutt - pure and simple.
June, 2008: A dog incorrectly identified as a pit bull was shot and killed by Omaha police on the dog's property. The police officer noticed that a Jeep on the dogs' property was not up to date. So, he unlocked and opened the gate and entered the property. Two dogs, a Boxer mix (Chewy) and a pit bull ran out toward him. The officer claims the dogs were acting aggressive, the owner disagrees. Regardless, the Boxer mix was shot twice and later euthanized b/c of the injuries. The pit bull was not harmed. Interestingly, the humane society actually issues citations for allowing dogs to run loose, even though the dogs were in a fully enclosed yard...on their owner's property. Mind-boggling.
November, 2007: A mixed breed (no, not a pit bull mix) was shot at three times, one of the bullets actually hit him in the head. One bullet lodged into the owner's vehicle, another into the neighbor's home. The officer entered the property without permission to investigate a stolen vehicle. Neighbors all claim the dog was friendly. The dog survived.
October, 2007: An off-duty Omaha police officer shoots a Husky three times until the dog died. The dog was running loose but was not actually acting aggressively. The shooter was safe inside his home when his wife called stating she was frightened of a dog outside of her car (i.e. she was safe in her car). Instead of contacting animal control, the man immediately grabbed his gun and shot the dog three times.
I'm glad Omaha police are receiving training on how to handle dogs. I'm sorry it has taken 39 dead and wounded dogs to do just that.
Shooting dogs is nothing new to Omaha police - they've shot 39 since 2007.
According to court records, Officers Constance Garro and Mike Ashbrook, along with at least two unnamed officers, executed a no-knock search warrant at the Carroll home, 6568 Military Ave., on Nov. 18, 2004.
Carroll and Lucky Boy were in the living room at the time.
The lawsuit says officers, standing outside the home, had not announced their presence when one of them fired a shot that entered the house through a storm door and struck Lucky Boy. He died soon thereafter.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=27
The Omaha Humane Society is going to train police officers on how to handle dogs they encounter on calls.
Other stuff on this subject:
In November of 2007, an activist took out an ad in the newspaper warning residents their dog may get shot by police. Also in that article, it noted that there were only five dog deaths by police gunshot in 2005 (when Colleen's 2 year old Lab mix was shot to death). Five. Fast-forward to 2007-2008 and there are, what, 39?
Some of the more egregious Omaha Police Shootings (b/c I'll grant that, sometimes, the only recourse is to use lethal force on a highly dangerous animal). This doesn't include the Lab mix or the German Shepherd mix being shot to death (I couldn't fine news articles on them). I could only find news articles on a few of the cases, and those were the ones where dogs were erroneously identified as pit bulls. The damage is done when only one out of fifty news sources correctly identifies the dog (with pictures, to boot).
August, 2008: A dog incorrectly identified as a pit bull mix who was shot and killed by police. The dog, a Heeler/Boxer/mutt with vaccinations and apparently licensed acted aggressively when police entered the home w or w/o invitation (that part is disputed). The dog caused a minor laceration to one officer. The response? The six-year-old pet was shot to death. You can see clearly from the video, especially when they show a side angle of the dog, that he is a mutt - pure and simple.
June, 2008: A dog incorrectly identified as a pit bull was shot and killed by Omaha police on the dog's property. The police officer noticed that a Jeep on the dogs' property was not up to date. So, he unlocked and opened the gate and entered the property. Two dogs, a Boxer mix (Chewy) and a pit bull ran out toward him. The officer claims the dogs were acting aggressive, the owner disagrees. Regardless, the Boxer mix was shot twice and later euthanized b/c of the injuries. The pit bull was not harmed. Interestingly, the humane society actually issues citations for allowing dogs to run loose, even though the dogs were in a fully enclosed yard...on their owner's property. Mind-boggling.
November, 2007: A mixed breed (no, not a pit bull mix) was shot at three times, one of the bullets actually hit him in the head. One bullet lodged into the owner's vehicle, another into the neighbor's home. The officer entered the property without permission to investigate a stolen vehicle. Neighbors all claim the dog was friendly. The dog survived.
October, 2007: An off-duty Omaha police officer shoots a Husky three times until the dog died. The dog was running loose but was not actually acting aggressively. The shooter was safe inside his home when his wife called stating she was frightened of a dog outside of her car (i.e. she was safe in her car). Instead of contacting animal control, the man immediately grabbed his gun and shot the dog three times.
I'm glad Omaha police are receiving training on how to handle dogs. I'm sorry it has taken 39 dead and wounded dogs to do just that.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)