Its really sad when this kind of thing happens, but how is the man supposed to know they are not dangerous.
The fault here is the owners for not securing their own pets.
I guess he was supposed to toss them Milk-Bones and only if that failed to redirect the dogs should he shoot?
It’s really pretty easy to know if dos who approach you are or are not dangerous. If they’re bonding, wagging, frisking, and giving play invitations, then they want to make friends and play. If they’re snarling, showing they teeth, and aggressively barking, then watch out.
Are you suggesting that the dogs were not dangerous? If so, how do you know?