This week in doggycide: November 10, 2012

Omaha, NE (October 07): Police execute Teela the golden Labrador and arrest her owner after he refused to stop walking when ordered to. Neighbor’s surveillance camera footage debunks their lies about the dog’s supposed “aggressive” behavior.
(via @radleybalko)

Idaho Falls, ID (October 30): Officer investigating a trespassing homeless couple shoots a “pitbull” after two “aggressive” dogs allegedly ran at him. Wounded dog was euthanized. Cop says he couldn’t “grab his pepper spray quickly enough”, but what about his baton, or kicking? Why jump straight to lethal force?
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

Palm Desert, CA (October 30): Police respond to call about two escaped family dogs, shoot and kill Romeo the 8-month-old German shepherd. Deputy claims dog “appeared ready to attack”; owner asserts dog was just running around playfully.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

Wichita Falls, TX (October 31): Police called to a domestic disturbance shoot pitbull that was “poised to charge”, then jail its “distraught” owner. Dog taken to a vet; present status is unclear.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

Fort Lauderdale, FL (November 02): Police chase burglary suspects into a private backyard, shoot and kill U-Law the pitbull after he allegedly attacks their K-9, defending his property as he was trained to do.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

Charles City County, VA (November 02): Officer shoots Axel the Golden Lab three times in the face, killing him for allegedly chasing after a teenager. Owner says dog was just barking after the asshole kid provoked him.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

Sacramento, CA (November 07): Heavily armed SWAT officers “forced to shoot” an “aggressive” dog after barging into its home during a drug raid. Animal’s current status unknown.
(via Dogs Shot by Police | Facebook)

Memphis, TN (November 08): Officer tries to shoot a “pitbull”, misses and hits a bulletproof-vest-wearing fellow cop instead.
(via @radleybalko)

Statistics:
Cases: 8
Victims: 8
Deceased: 5 (62.5%)
Survivors: 2 (25%)
Pitbull index: 4 (50%)