Here's an earlier story (with video) about this incident.
"Deer shot and killed by police officer leaves Lawrence community 'heartbroken'"
Posted on 11/01/2023 2:02:52 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Mich. officer fired after killing 'friendly' deer against department instructions"He acted independently [and] committed multiple policy violations in his decision to euthanize [Annie the deer],” Chief Mario RedLegs saidOct 30, 2023 By Joanna Putman Police1
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — An officer has been fired after he went against instructions from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and euthanized a deer that locals called “Annie,” News Channel 3 reported.
While responding to an unrelated domestic incident on Oct. 20, Officer David Loza wrangled the deer with a neck strap and shot it to death. Residents were outraged, according to the report.
Pokagon Tribal Police Department Chief Mario RedLegs released a statement Friday saying that Loza had consulted with his supervising officer about the deer, but had ignored his instructions, according to the report.
"Despite consulting with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and his supervising officer, Mr. Loza ignored comments from citizens and misidentified Annie as a 'pet deer.' He acted independently, committed multiple policy violations in his decision to euthanize Annie without just cause," RedLegs said.
The statement continued, " His actions demonstrated a complete lack of compassion and empathy for Annie as well as the witnesses and other members who willingly provided her with love and support."
Annie had become friendly with local residents, according to reports. Lawrence resident Pamela Babb told News Channel 3 her family rescued Annie two years ago after the fawn's mother was hit and killed by a car.
If you watch the video, you’ll realize that the deer was not doing anything.
He couldn’t find a dog to kill?
“Came real close to hitting one this summer in Hayden.”
That’s my daily story! I watch far down the road and if you see one, you know there is a bunch of relatives nearby. If you see one crossing the road, slow way down or stop.
There’s a big difference between hunting and eating venison, and seeing a tame deer and concluding you must kill it. This jackass should really avoid RV campgrounds etc. A tame deer walking through is not uncommon.
Sane people, without the psychopath trait, simply enjoy such tranquil moments in life and do not spring for their Glock or Bowie Knife.
Doesn’t mean you won’t go hunting that fall.
WTF kind of stupid is running this state?
A domesticated deer. What kind of a stupid dumbass would support the killing of a family's domesticated deer, a deer that the entire community is familiar with?
Michigan does have a problem with deer populations but not with the domesticated kind like this one.
Keep your dog on a leash or else it might be mistaken for a rabid fox and get shot........
I'd put serious money on that.
Unreal. BTW.... your tale of the fox incident gave me chills. I’m glad you survived the encounter with that apex predator.
“Doesn’t mean you won’t go hunting that fall.”
Exactly. My husband was an avid hunter and I went out a few times myself. Tracking and stalking a wild deer or elk means the animal has a sporting chance to escape.
This poor thing in Michigan was tame and these morons just had to kill it.
I don’t know if anyone read the original “Bambi” by Felix Salten, but it was a far cry from the Disney movie (Disney wrecked a good story). Gobo, Faline’s sibling, was killed by hunters after he had been tamed. Sad spot in the novel.
It has gotten confusing, hasn’t it.
You are not legally allowed to “Domesticate” any wild animal in the state of Michigan.
Period.
Those people are in violation of the law.
Do you support law breakers?
Or are you one of those “animal lovers”?
Go join peta...
He killed Bambi’s Mom !!!
fired after he went against instructions from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ...
Any argument you may have ain't worth crap. So shove it up your ass......
Sounds like something Dennis Rader (BTK serial killer) would have enjoyed doing.
Good.
He’s really stupid without any regard for life or citizens
There wasn’t any dog to shoot?
The guy is an “ animal lover”.
He has a degree and no knowledge of the outdoors, just like the democommies that run this state love to employ.
That’s why he bitches and blames the hunter’s, but has separate rules for himself and his staff...
Kinda like what the democommies in Washington are doing to the Trump team.
So, I guess that this is ok...
As long as you get what you want....
My father in law would get one every season.
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