Story says that the animals were in a field, not in a fenced area. And yes, the cop should have shot the stray. Are you from this area? Are wild dogs (aka "strays") a problem? Is this owner a responsible person?
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That article does not discuss the same story. That incident occurred in Arizona. This incident occurred in Indiana.
Story says that the animals were in a field, not in a fenced area.
The fighting dogs were found in a field apparently adjacent to the owner’s property. Likely the stray, realizing that the dogs were about to give him a righteous chewing, attempted to flee and the mastiffs pursued and caught him.
And yes, the cop should have shot the stray.
We are agreed on that score. The fact that a collar and part of a chain was on the female mastiff should indicate to any observer that these were owned animals that had broken loose.
Are you from this area?
I have never lived in Indiana.
Are wild dogs (aka “strays”) a problem?
In my opinion, strays are a problem no matter where a Freeper lives.
Is this owner a responsible person?
Since the owner had restrained the dogs (which pulled loose with justifiable provocation, that would indicate that the owner was concerned with keeping her dogs under control; unless further evidence turns up to indicate irresponsibility, I think we can safely assume a responsible owner.