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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 officer charged. Show all posts
Showing posts with label officer charged. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Phoenix Police Officer Charged With Murder & Cruelty to Animals
A mother in Phoenix called police to try and calm down her son, who was very upset. Richard Chrisman and another officer arrived.
The man asked to see a warrant. Chrisman proceeded to put his service weapon to the man's head, saying he didn't need a warrant. Chrisman tasered/stun gunned and pepper sprayed the man.
When one of the man's dogs barked at officer Chrisman, he shot and killed the dog. The other officer saw no reason to shoot the dog and did not see the puppy as a threat.
When the victim asked officers why they shot his dog, the other officer tried to calm him down and talked him into coming outside. The victim said he was going to leave on his bicycle. The other officer tried to block him from leaving. Chrisman and the victim got into a minor scuffle. Chrisman then proceeded to shoot the victim multiple times, killing him.
He is now being charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to animals.
Officer Chrisman is being terminated. He has a history of abusing his authority.
The man asked to see a warrant. Chrisman proceeded to put his service weapon to the man's head, saying he didn't need a warrant. Chrisman tasered/stun gunned and pepper sprayed the man.
When one of the man's dogs barked at officer Chrisman, he shot and killed the dog. The other officer saw no reason to shoot the dog and did not see the puppy as a threat.
When the victim asked officers why they shot his dog, the other officer tried to calm him down and talked him into coming outside. The victim said he was going to leave on his bicycle. The other officer tried to block him from leaving. Chrisman and the victim got into a minor scuffle. Chrisman then proceeded to shoot the victim multiple times, killing him.
He is now being charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to animals.
Officer Chrisman is being terminated. He has a history of abusing his authority.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
October 2010: Former deputy indicted for shooting death of dog
Llano, Texas
In August, a former deputy shot and killed a Pekingese who had wandered onto his property from his neighbor's yard. The dog was not acting aggressive nor posing a threat.
The officer has now been indicted on cruelty to animals.
In August, a former deputy shot and killed a Pekingese who had wandered onto his property from his neighbor's yard. The dog was not acting aggressive nor posing a threat.
The officer has now been indicted on cruelty to animals.
October 2010: Phoenix officer kills unarmed man and barking puppy
Phoenix, Arizona
A mother called Phoenix police in an effort to calm her son down, who had been throwing things at a wall. When officers arrived, the son - unarmed - did not want to let officers into the trailer. One officer then put a gun to the son's head and said he didn't need a warrant to enter the trailer.
At some point, the son freaked out and resisted arrest, trying to get away from the dude who just shoved a gun to his temple.
A dog, described as a Boxer or Pit Bull, was shot and killed for barking. The other responding officer stated the dog was NOT a threat and was merely barking, not trying to attack.
The son got out of the trailer and a "scuffle" ensued between him and Officer Richard Chrisman. The fight ended and the victim was standing by a bicycle, unarmed, when Officer Chrisman shot him, causing fatal wounds.
Officer Chrisman is now being charged with aggravated assault and possibly murder.
A mother called Phoenix police in an effort to calm her son down, who had been throwing things at a wall. When officers arrived, the son - unarmed - did not want to let officers into the trailer. One officer then put a gun to the son's head and said he didn't need a warrant to enter the trailer.
At some point, the son freaked out and resisted arrest, trying to get away from the dude who just shoved a gun to his temple.
A dog, described as a Boxer or Pit Bull, was shot and killed for barking. The other responding officer stated the dog was NOT a threat and was merely barking, not trying to attack.
The son got out of the trailer and a "scuffle" ensued between him and Officer Richard Chrisman. The fight ended and the victim was standing by a bicycle, unarmed, when Officer Chrisman shot him, causing fatal wounds.
Officer Chrisman is now being charged with aggravated assault and possibly murder.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
August 2010- Off-duty Police Officer Shoots Dog at Dog Park
Ann Arundel County, Maryland
An off-duty police officer brought his leashed German Shepherd to a dog park (off-leash). A Husky began playing with the dog. At some point, the officer felt the dogs were playing too rough and called for the Husky's owner (actually brother of owner) to grab the dog. As the man made his way towards the dog, the officer withdrew his weapon and shot the Husky, killing him.
Normally, charges are not laid against police officers, on or off duty. But national coverage and public pressure have resulted in charges being filed - one for animal cruelty and another for discharging a weapon in a public place (which carries a stiffer penalty than animal cruelty).
An off-duty police officer brought his leashed German Shepherd to a dog park (off-leash). A Husky began playing with the dog. At some point, the officer felt the dogs were playing too rough and called for the Husky's owner (actually brother of owner) to grab the dog. As the man made his way towards the dog, the officer withdrew his weapon and shot the Husky, killing him.
Normally, charges are not laid against police officers, on or off duty. But national coverage and public pressure have resulted in charges being filed - one for animal cruelty and another for discharging a weapon in a public place (which carries a stiffer penalty than animal cruelty).
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Danville, VA fire officer who shot miniature doxie
I'm surprised, really. Rarely do these cases result in disciplinary action, let alone the complete discharge of an officer.
I blogged about this earlier. Initially higher-ups in the police department defended the actions of the officer who shot and killed a 5-10lb miniature doxie who had approached him from behind.
Now they are singing a different tune. The officer has been fired.
I blogged about this earlier. Initially higher-ups in the police department defended the actions of the officer who shot and killed a 5-10lb miniature doxie who had approached him from behind.
Now they are singing a different tune. The officer has been fired.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Update on Essex dog shooting
Earlier this month, an off-duty Essex police officer took it upon himself to shoot and kill a dog who had gotten into a fight on its own property with the officer's loose dog. The dog was killed on his own property within 10 feet of a 2-yr-old child. The dog was not killed during the fight but after when the officer took his dog back home, retrieved a gun and returned.
The update is that the officer is facing a measly citation for killing this dog. He is not facing any criminal charges for recklessly endangering the life of that 2-yr-old child. I don't think he's facing significant penalties for the animal cruelty charge - a citation is hardly punishment.
The update is that the officer is facing a measly citation for killing this dog. He is not facing any criminal charges for recklessly endangering the life of that 2-yr-old child. I don't think he's facing significant penalties for the animal cruelty charge - a citation is hardly punishment.
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