Cop strays unannounced into backyard, kills leashed dog as it runs up to him [View all]

[DetlefK]

http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/good-samaritan-prevents-burglary-so-cop-killed-his-beloved-familys-dog-who-was

"Miller, the family’s 18-month-old yellow labrador retriever was playing in the Muzzi’s backyard during the police department’s investigation. The two shots Muzzi heard came from a cowardly officer and were fired into their beloved Miller.

Had this dog attacked the officer, or attempted to attack the officer, he may have been justified in shooting him. However, Miller was restrained on a leash! The leash was attached to a runner which was strung up between two trees in the Muzzi’s backyard.

The investigating officer told Muzzi that he had to shoot their dog because the animal “came after” him, and the officer had no choice."

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"According to the local Cleveland paper, the officer involved in killing this family pet has been placed on paid vacation."

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Paid vacation as a punishment for incompetence. I definitely have the wrong job.