Animal Cruelty Officer Shot in Detroit (Axe To Grind Alert!)

Myfoxdetroit.com ^ | 09/02/2010 | Myfoxdetroit.com

[The Magical Mischief Tour]

DETROIT - An animal cruelty officer, we're told, was shot Thursday by a Detroit Police officer, who was aiming at a loose pit bull.

This all started at a house on Fairport that is suspected of being a chop shop. In fact, Detroit Police were at the location investigating when they learned that three pit bulls were protecting the property. The Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society was called to safely remove the dogs.

We're told those officers were setting traps when one of the dogs got loose. A Detroit Police officer then fired off twelve rounds. One animal cruelty officer was struck in the back of the leg. Another bullet grazed his buttocks.

Another animal cruelty officer was also struck in the boot, but not injured.

[driftdiver]

Did he even hit the dog?

[coloradan]

Let’s see if the shooter faces the same charges a citizen would face for doing that.

[Responsibility2nd]

A Detroit Police officer then fired off twelve rounds. One animal cruelty officer was struck in the back of the leg. Another bullet grazed his buttocks.

 

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!

[HiTech RedNeck]

Keystone, Keystone, Kops Kops Kops

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

Apparently, perps in Detroit have nothing to fear — so long as a Detroit cop is pointing his gun at him. OTOH, it doesn't seem to be a good idea to be a bystander.

[Uncle Miltie]

But Pit Bulls are such nice doggies!

[kbennkc]

Most cops shouldn't have guns, just a telephone to call for special teams. When a regular cop clears leather about the best result one can hope for is a miss.
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[barb-tex]

I heard a story one time and he swore it was true. In Venezuela one time, the Guardia Civil rounded up some camp stray dogs and formed a circle and began to shoot at the dogs.
The dogs escaped but a couple of GC’s got hit. the spectators cheered as the GC is hated by the populace. Or so went the story.
barbra ann

[wvguy]

"They need to go back to the range and learn how to shoot accurately," said witness Terrence King. "She was scared of the dog and panicked and shot somebody. She (was) just shooting recklessly."

Ugh. Accuracy gained while shooting at a stationary target in a controlled environment won't help one iota when YOU FREAK OUT UNDER PRESSURE!

[isom35]

no chet yet?

[PLMerite]

“...formed a circle...”

This is also known as a “Polish Firing Squad.”

[onona]

[BCR #226]

I’m really starting to believe that cops simply do not need guns. They are seemingly more reckless, arrogant and a danger to the public at large than ever before.

With cops getting their jollies off on killing dogs, shooting unarmed citizens, and having negligent discharges at the frequency that they do... are we sure that we want these people armed in public? It’s obvious that their training is lacking at a minimum as is their judgement.

Sorry to smack law enforcement around but it just seems that it’s going from bad to worse all the time. I know it’s a small percentage of cops that are a problem but when the system refuses to discipline these officers for their lack of judgement it doesn’t help.

[count-your-change]

12 rounds? He must have been using a six shot revolver!

“You there! Hold that dog steady so I can get a good shot at him!”

[clee1]

Gunsite, anyone?

[SES1066]

For the love of Mike, this gal ripped of a full mag (Glock?) of barely non-fatal discharges.

In the old days, the station chief would have had her badge and gun on his desk that very night. Now, with the union and all, she will get leave for the stress, counseling, retraining and will then retire due to emotional disability at full pay!

[Secret Agent Man]

The last place you want to be is around a police officer firing his/her weapon. Not only do they have higher rates of accidental shootings than concealed carry holders, you can’t go after them because they’re on duty and have immunity (unless they are committing a crime).

[eyeamok]

Wreckless Endangerment using a Firearm is a FELONY in EVERY STATE, This guy needs to be in JAIL for a very long time.

[labette]

If Jeff Cooper were here, he’d be doin’ a face palm. : (