Posted on 11/11/2013 12:11:27 PM PST by dragnet2
A Georgia police officer shot and killed a tiny Jack Russell Terrier that he claims threatened him during a routine probationary checkup on Monday.
The officer, Antoine Jones, is over six feet tall and weighs nearly 300 pounds. Patches, the dog he killed, weighs just 12 pounds, according to a local news channel.
Jones visited the Albany residence of Cherrie Shelton earlier this week to check on her son, who is serving probation. Upon Jones’s arrival, two-year-old Patches approached the officer and began barking. Shelton claims she told Jones that Patches was no threat, but the officer drew his weapon and shot the dog anyway.
After being shot, Patches fled and hid, eventually succumbing to her wounds.
According to Jones’s statement, Patches advanced toward him in a threatening manner even after receiving “multiple verbal commands to get back.”
But Shelton said this was not Jones’s first visit to the home, and the officer should have known that Patches was harmless.
Shelton buried Patches, and has plans to buy a cross to mark her grave. The dog is missed, she said.
Yup. Or they become bullies.
Pretty sure you’re on the wrong site. I don’t know what game you’re playing at, but it’s childish and ridiculous.
“He’s on another thread inciting riots there too.”
Are we talking about Alaska Wolf?
If I were you folks, I wouldn’t ask for my help getting someone zotted. The PTB ignore all messages from me, and they have for
several months now. If I want something done, I have to go to the top, and he will correct my errors and delete my messed up posts.
I wouldn’t bother him for something like Alaska Wolf. Someone should hit abuse on Mr. Cause-a-Riot, but not I.
” How can I deny what I don’t know?”
Funny, you posted it.
How many national police organizations are waging loud public campaigns to expose and punish these cops who shoot dogs?
Until the answer is something other than 'zero' then, yes, all cops who say nothing bear some guilt.
I missed it. What was posted in No. 39?
You did fine. It’s in the hands of the Mod Squad. Perhaps they pity him.
Alaska Wolf ~ Give the name calling a rest.
Yeah, DJ! Don't intrude on his specialty!
Do you really think he’s a MoveOn.org member? That would explain so much!
Bad me! I annoyed him. :-)
LOL!!
201 is a good summary.
I wonder how many got the running kill score for your ace.
Sorry, didn’t mean it that way. Apologies for coming across in a way that offended you.
Sorry
Peace
They are a smart, loyal little dog. I have never heard of a Jack Russel attacking a person - although they can be a danger to small animals such as cats - that’s the reality of life in the animal kingdom.
The thought of Patches running away terrified after being shot, and dying of her wounds in hiding, is heart breaking.
Your sarcastic post here was one of the best I’ve ever seen. Bookmarking.
I really wish it wasn’t necessary. But there are those who shamble along with the rough beast, titillated by its birthing among us.
Thanks for so eloquently describing the problem and the direction law enforcement agencies are headed. I wish everyone could see this post. Mind if I share it anonymously on other sites?
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