Posted on 06/16/2009 11:04:00 AM PDT by marktwain
"Killer" the miniature dachshund shot by a police officer. (Richmond-Times Dispatch)Police in Danville, Virginia are defending the fatal shooting and killing of an 11 year-old miniature dachshund, claiming that the police officer who shot the 12-pound dog, acted reasonably and in self-defense.
"Shooting a dog which is actively presenting a threat to an officer is within the department's policy," states a press release issued by Danville Police Chief Phillip Broadfoot.
The diminutive dog, who had the ironic name of "Killer", was known as a "sweet, mild-mannered dog," reports the Richmond-Times Dispatch.
"He just kind of walked up and down the neighborhood and didn't bother anybody," said neighbor Jenine Edmunds. "He was just a little house dog."
Killer and his family --- Tawalin Harper, his wife and two kids --- live on a quiet cul-de sac. "He was the security guard around here," Harper said, explaining that Killer would bark whenever a strange car entered the cul-de-sac.
How did the shooting happen?
Earlier this week, a police officer pulled into the cul-de-sac to serve two warrants to a neighbor. As the officer --- whose name the police department is refusing to release --- returned to his car, "he was surprised by a growling dog running through the yard directly at him from the rear, leaving him with just seconds to consider his options," reads the police statement.
Police Chief Broadstreet said the officer's options in that instance were to run to the squad car, distract the dog, or use pepper spray, his baton or his firearm.
After Killer, allegedly "lunged at the officer and attacked him," the officer decided to draw his gun and shoot the aging 12-pound mini dachshund. Apparently, the officer feared great bodily harm --- perhaps to his ankles.
Harper's children, who were inside the house, heard the gunshot and called their father, who raced home to find Killer laying on the ground "with his guts hanging out.“
According to NBC4i, the officer leaned against his patrol car, smoking a cigarette. He refused to give Harper his name and badge number and said "he had to shoot the dog because he was barking at him."
When the officer's supervisor arrived on the scene, the supervisor/lieutenant was very sorry. "“He kept apologizing," recalls Harper. "And he said I know apologizing can’t bring the dog back, but I just don’t know what to say.“
The Harpers remain devastated at the loss of the dog they have had and loved for 11 years. "He was a family member," says a bewildered and saddened Harper. "They took a family member away."
How would I know?
Oh yeah...
It's all a lie man...There was no miniature dachshund, no family in shock...It's just all made up by the MSM.
Or, the MSM lied, and this was actually the worlds largest, meanest miniature dachshund named "killer" who wore a spiked collar, foamed at the mouth, and was known for attacking the neighbors, and killing their small children.
So say you. Give me your expertise on the subject so I can make an informed decision on whether or not I take your word for it.
So the people you know here, on a normally conservative, rule of law website, don't count.
Forgive me if I don't write the word I'm thinking.
What??
Explains a lot about you, Chan, and your issues with authority.
Have a nice day. Goodbye.
Because I’m
1. Too old
2. Too busy with career and family
3. More comfortable beating up the school bully than being a bully myself
You can continue your sarcastic silliness if you want to. I have stated my view point, you disagree. Fine. I’m not really sure where you’re going with this, however. Do you plan to try to make fun of me until I concede your point? Is that your debate tactic?
4. Couldn’t hack it. . .your issues with authority and all that.
That’s it. I’m on to other more sane and rational threads.
Cheers and truly have a nice day.
My expertise is the same as most people’s: years of being beaten, bullied, and generally being treated like crap by cops. (Note: I have a clean criminal record.)
indefensible. This officer needs urine tested for all the ususals plus steroids and then he needs psychological evaluation before he can be allowed back on the streets.
What is your standard for determining someone is NOT "ok people" when they disagree with you? At what point would you accept their determination they can't agree with you, because YOU are not "ok people?"
The other night a neighbor kid was trespassing on my Texas property after dark. He was just getting a tennis ball but I probably should have smoked him anyway.
I could have lied about being threatened just like this cop did to make it “legal” then leaned against my car smoking like a tough guy and not identifying myself to his parents.
Let’s be honest here. This cop is a chicken shit asshole.
I was kicked out due to a then-untreatable mental illness. I have no issues with authority. Sorry to disappoint you.
Your point of view is you, as you stated, you don't know for sure that the cop shot and killed a miniature dachshund, and it could be made up by the MSM.
That's all folks!
Clearly we lead very different lives.
Makes perfect sense, based upon your postings here. . .
I really am out of here now, though Chan, feel free to rant away.
Whichever side of the bed you got up on this morning, I suggest you try the other one tomorrow.
True. If you’ve never been victimized by the cops, you should count yourself as fortunate.
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