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There are myriad accounts of this particular story. All that is known is a woman suffered minor bite wounds from one, or more, of her dogs, described as Pit Bulls (three on the property). Police arrived and one of the dogs charged at them, prompting the officer to shoot and kill the dog.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
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: 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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Phoenix police shoot and kill dog
Two dogs living in a former meth house and severely neglected got out of their house. Officers arrived at the house and one of the dogs charged. An officer discharged his weapon and killed the dog, the other dog ran into the home.
That is when officers found the house smelling of ammonia, floors covered in feces. HAZMAT was called in and it was discovered the house used to be a meth house.
The living dog was confiscated by animal control.
Sad ending for a dog who probably never got a chance for a normal, positive relationship with people.
That is when officers found the house smelling of ammonia, floors covered in feces. HAZMAT was called in and it was discovered the house used to be a meth house.
The living dog was confiscated by animal control.
Sad ending for a dog who probably never got a chance for a normal, positive relationship with people.
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