Battle Creek, MI (October 16): Police respond to call about “aggressive pitbulls” abandoned by evicted tenant, shoots one (it runs away), chases the other into a neighbor’s yard and shoots it in the head while it’s cornered.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)
Springfield, MO (October 17): Cops investigate a domestic dispute, shoot a “small dog” that allegedly bit an officer’s leg and drew blood. Dog is recovering.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)
Lincoln Part, MI (October 18): Sparse report claims a family’s German Shepherd was shot and killed during a police raid. Up to five gunshots were heard.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)
Salem, OR (October 20): Cop shoots and kills “attacking” pitbull, also shoots a man (possibly the dog owner) in the foot after he tries to intervene.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)
Statistics:
Cases: 4
Victims: 5
Deceased: 3 (60%)
Survivors: 2 (40%)
Pitbull index: 3 (60%)