Short of having video to dispute the statement I’m going with the cops on this one.
Dogs will go after other dogs that invade their territory or neighborhood.
I too.
Don’t know the neighborhood but if it’s the typical, not shocking if it’s a PBT. And not shocking a PBT would attack a dog. Unleashed, this is not territory unless it really is a stray. Relentless attacks on a dog in any circumstance is not shocking for this type.
If the dog was not a stray dog,and didn’t break free of restraint, the owners are idiots and the wrong party got shot, IMO. They, and not the police, are responsible for the dog’s death.
I prefer not to side with those who have been caught in at least one lie in their “official story”. Your mileage may vary.