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08/27-02/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#255: Off-Duty Officer Shoots Pit Bull To Avoid Attack
08/26/08 | Colorado Springs, CO
Summary: A pit bull was shot by an off-duty Colorado Springs police officer. The officer witnessed two dogs showing aggressive behavior toward a woman and her child. The officer distracted the dogs away from the pair and onto himself. When the dogs charged, the officer fired his pistol, striking the pit bull in the head.
#257: Kokomo Police Kill Pit Bulls Attacking Children
08/28/08 | Kokomo, IN
Summary: A police officer used a shotgun to kill two pit bulls that attacked children in a park in Kokomo. Authorities and witnesses say the dogs, one brindle and one black, attacked at least two children; a girl on a bicycle and an 11-year-old boy in Highland Park.
Pit bulls killed: 2
#258: Police Kill Pit Bull Attacking Woman and Poodle
08/28/08 | San Antonio, TX
Summary: After two pit bulls severely mauled a woman and killed her dog, officers shot one pit bull, killing it. Read full story.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#259: Beloit Police Shoot, Kill Pit Bull
08/29/08 | WI
Summary: Beloit police officers shot and killed a pit bull that attacked them and a township resident. Officers were called to the area after being told that a vicious pit bull had charged the homeowner. When the dog charged the officers, they shot it.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#260: Dog Shot After Attacking 64-Year Old Woman
08/30/08 | Kalispell, MO
Summary: A pit bull was shot to death after it mauled a 64-year-old woman and then charged a police officer. The woman suffered extensive bite wounds to her chin and head, and a large portion of her ear was detached. She also suffered defensive wounds to her arms and hands. Read full story.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#261: Officer Shoots, Kills Dog After Chase
08/30/08 | Kansas City, MO
Summary: A Kansas City police officer shot and killed a pit bull that bit him at the end of a high-speed chase. Officers began following a vehicle they said was involved in a rolling shootout. Police found the cars involved in the shootout, but the people inside ran away. The dog attacked the officer during the search for them.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#262: Police Shooting Prompt Review in Inglewood
09/01/08 | Inglewood, CA
Summary: Inglewood police recount a recent pit bull shooting. Apparently three shots were fired at a man's pit bulls. The shooting is still being reviewed. The dog was treated for a broken leg and at the local animal shelter.
NOTE: First Day Severing as Sergeant, Kills Pit Bull
09/01 | East Alton, IL
Summary: DogsBite.org reported this story last week. What we did not know then was that Officer Dave Shook, 38, of the East Alton Police Department had just assumed the duties of patrol sergeant. His first day on the job included killing a pit bull that mauled 19-year-old Kristin Baze.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#263: Man Shoots, Kills Neighbor's Loose Pit Bull
09/02/08 | Woodland, WA
Summary: A Woodland man called authorities to report he'd just shot his neighbor's pit bull.
The man said the dog was on his property attempting to attack sheep and horses. When the man confronted the dog, it aggressively charged him and he shot it with a 12-gauge shotgun. The dog ran off and is presumed dead.
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08/20-26/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#241: Hope Mills Considers Ban After Shooting
08/20/08 | Hope Mills, NC
Summary: After a police officer had to shoot a pit bull, Hope Mills is considering banning vicious dogs. The pit bull hopped its fence then tried to attack the officer, so he shot it.
#242: Second Pit Bull Killed in Glynn County
08/21/08 | Glynn County, GA
Summary: A police officer shot and killed a pit bull marking the second time in less than two months a separate officer had to do the same. In this instance, the dog had a man cornered in the back of a pick up truck.
Pit bulls killed:1
#243: Officers Shoot, Kill Pit Bull Attacking 6-Year-Old
08/21/08 | DC
Summary: Police said two officers shot and killed a pit bull that was mauling a child in the District. The officers tried to verbally distract the pit bull, but it rushed at the officers, who drew their service weapons and fired.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#244: Police Kill Pit Bull Accused Of Attacking Man, Dog
08/21/08 | Elk Grove, CA
Summary: Two pit bulls viciously attacked people and their pets. Police shot and killed one of the pit bulls and took the other to animal control. The surviving pit bull was then returned to its owner -- to the neighborhood where it went on the attack.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#245: Pit Bull Shot After Domestic Disturbance Call
08/22/08 | Groves City, TX
Summary: An officer responding to a domestic disturbance call was attacked by a pit bull after he knocked on the front door of a home. The officer shot the animal in self-defense after the pit bull opened the storm door by itself and lunged forward while barking aggressively.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#246: Police Shoot Family Pit Bull Attacking Family
08/22/08 | Scottsbluff, NE
Summary: Scottsbluff police shot and killed a pit bull after it mauled a woman and her daughter in the family's home. The dog first attacked the mother then the daughter after the two started arguing.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#247: Omaha Police Shoot Another Pit Bull
08/22/08 | Omaha, NE
Summary: Chief Deputy Marty Bilek said, "The officer shot and hit the thing twice, and it still wasn't down. The dog was still scrapping." Meanwhile, Mark Langan of the Nebraska Humane Society said, " The dog was probably doing what it was trained to do..."
#248: Woman Threatened By Pit Bull In Paris
08/26/08 | Paris, KY
Summary: A Paris officer fired on a pit bull after it terrorized a woman. Chief Tim Gray said the dog owner will be charged under a new ordinance specifically aimed at pit bulls. The new law requires special housing guidelines, as Gray puts it, "so we don't have to be concerned about kids and residents being able to walk through their neighborhoods safely."
#249: Pit Bull Shot After Attack in Oconee County
08/26/08 | Oconee County, SC
Summary: A sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a pit bull after it reportedly tried to interfere with emergency assistance to a 4-year-old boy the dog had just bitten. The child's attack is reported here.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#250: Bull Terrier Shot After Attack on Woman Reported
08/23/08 | Beach Park, IL
Summary: According to a report filed by the unidentified officer, two dogs barked at and charged him as he looked for the reported pit bull. In fear of his safety, the officer shot Cain the bull terrier, which is classified as a pit bull.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#252: Fort Worth Man Shoots, Kills Neighbor's Dogs
08/25/08 | Fort Worth, TX
Summary: The man who pulled the trigger says he didn't have any choice. Kristopher Harrison has a six-year-old daughter. He says that's why he was upset when two pit bulls wandered into his backyard Saturday afternoon. Harrison says he told his next door neighbors, if it happened again, he would shoot the dogs. And that's exactly what he did on Sunday.
Pit bulls killed: 2
NOTE: Man Sentenced to 23 Years After Dog Attack on Officer
08/24/08 | Phoenix, AZ
Summary: A Phoenix man was sentenced to 23 and a half years in prison. Guillermo Bustamante was found guilty on July 22 of four charges related to an assault by his dog on a Phoenix police sergeant on Oct. 31, 2007. The police officer had spotted him in a stolen car. Bustamante then ordered his Rottweiler to attack the officer, who was bitten in the arm, causing injury.
#253: Pit Bull Killed After Attack on 83-Year Old Woman
08/26/08 | Ville Platte, LA
Summary: Police shot and killed one of three pit bulls that viciously attacked Luna McDaniel. Relatives say she'll survive, but she'll likely lose an ear and a foot from her injuries.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#254: Deputy Shoots Dog While Investigating Drunk Driver
08/26/08 | Pierce County, WA
Summary: Finding the driver unresponsive, deputies shined the patrol car's lights on her and honked the horn. The pit bulls were both barking in the car. One of the dogs jumped out the passenger window and charged a deputy. He shot the dog once in the head. The dog dropped to the ground.
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08/12-19/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#227: Loose Pit Bull Shot in Fremont
08/12/08 | Fremont, CA
Summary: A stun-gun malfunction prompted police to fatally shoot a pit bull-mix that had gotten loose. Officers shot the dog after it acted aggressively toward people walking along the street, then turned on the officers who were trying to corral it.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#229: Two Pit Bulls Shot Dead
08/13/08 | Sacramento, CA
Summary: Two pit bulls are dead and their owners are behind bars after authorities tried to catch a pair of alleged robbers, and now detectives are connecting the dots to a pit bull attack that happened almost a month ago. See full story here.
Pit bulls killed: 2
#230: Citizen Shoots Pit Bull in Alaska
08/13/08 | Achorage, AK
Summary: After a family pit bull violently attacked a 6-year old girl, and ended up killing her, the dog turned on the babysitter and attacked her too. Neighbor Troy Danforth heard the screaming and rushed next door with .38 caliber handgun and shot the offending dog. See full story here.
#231: Elgin Police Shoot Pit Bull to Stop Fight
08/13/08 | Elgin, IL
Summary: Elgin police say they had no choice but to shoot an attacking pit bull outside of the dog owner's Elgin home. Officers were called to the area by a woman claiming her neighbor's pit bull was attacking her Siberian husky.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#232: Dog Shot After Attacking Two People
08/13/08 | Hillside, NJ
Summary: According to a police spokesperson, "The dog was biting the second victim’s hand while violently shaking his head from side to side. Sgt. Cove exited his police vehicle and shot the dog twice in the chest to stop its attack of the second victim."
Pit bulls killed: 1
#233: Grand Rapids Officer Kills Pit Bull
08/14/08 | Grand Rapids, MI
Summary: In a protocol that seems to be gaining strength, police shot and killed a pit bull with a shotgun after it attacked a child. The child's injuries and condition were not immediately known, but a resident in the area said the child was bitten in the leg.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#234: Citizen Kills Attacking Pit Bull
08/15/08 | Fairdale, KY
Summary: Charles and Karen Barr were driving home from a family's house when they saw the 15-year old girl under attack. Charles said the girl's legs were mangled. He shot and killed the dog. The owners of the dog stayed in the house while the dog shredded the girl in the front yard. The owners were fined $150.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#235: Dedham Police Kill Pit Bull
08/15/08 | Dedham, MA
Summary: Described as a "Chinese pit bull," the dog pinned a woman against a car and bit into her torso. One officer fired a shot into the dog’s chest. The dog wandered to a nearby porch and died. (It is unclear what a Chinese pit bull is, perhaps a shar pei, which has a history of dogfighting or a bullmastiff cross.)
Chinese pit bulls killed: 1
#236: Rancho Cordova Police Kill Pit Bull
08/15/08 | Rancho Cordova, CA
Summary: A pit bull terrier was shot and killed in Rancho Cordova as it attacked a Sacramento County sheriff's police dog. The officer had been trying to serve a no-bail felony warrant to the dog owner. That makes three pit bulls killed by Sacramento law enforcement officers in less than a week...
Pit bulls killed: 1
#237: Pit Bull Bites Omaha Officer
08/16/08 | Omaha, NE
Summary: The day after Mayer Fahey piddled the "pit bull" regulation down from a ban to a muzzle law, an Omaha police officer shot and killed a pit bull after it bit him. The officer had been responding to gunshots in the area. See full story here.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#238: Fort Wayne Police Shoot Pit Bull
08/17/08 | Fort Wayne, IN
Summary: Officers shot and killed an aggressive pit bull that had escaped its fenced yard. Police were told that the dog had bitten a small boy and then prevented the woman who called police from going inside her home.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#239: Pit Bulls Killed in Drug Raid
08/18/08 | Ada, OK
Summary: The narcotics unit and critical incident response team (CIRT) were refused entry to the house at which time CIRT members forced the door open and were attacked by a large pit bull dog. Members shot and killed the dog.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#240: Police Shoot Pit Bulls Attacking Woman
08/19/08 | East Alton, IL
Summary: Police shot and killed one pit bull and captured another after the dogs severely attacked a woman, then attacked the man who tried to help her. Fire Chief Randy Mortland said, "I think those dogs would have killed her if he hadn't been there to help."
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08/07-13/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#218 Police Shoot Pit Bull that Attacked Child
08/07/08 | Birmingham, AL
Summary: Birmingham police shot and killed a pit bull that attacked a 6-year-old boy. Family members had been keeping the dog. The child, who had deep lacerations on his face and head, was rushed to Birmingham's Children’s Hospital.
#219 Pit Bull Shot by San Antonio Officer
08/08/08 | San Antonio, TX
Summary: A loose pit bull was shot by a police officer after neighbors reported that the dog was chasing after kids and trying to attack them. The officer fired one shot at the dog. The shot hit the dog in the neck.
#220: Rochester Police Shoot Pit Bull
08/08/08 | Rochester, MN
Summary: Animal control searched for an hour and a half for a loose pit bull. In attempt to corral the aggressive animal, the officer tasered it, this launched the dog into attack mode, so the officer shot it with a gun. The dog reportedly had a history of biting family members.
#221: Another Amarillo Officer Shoots Pit Bull
08/09/08 | Amarillo, TX
Summary: An Amarillo police officer shot a pit bull type dog while responding to an alarm call. The officer initially believed the dog was on some sort of leash that would limit its movement. Two weeks ago, a separate Amarillo officer shot a pit bull when responding to a call.
#222: Officers Shoot, Kill Dog During Search
08/09/08 | Colorado Springs. CO
Summary: A police officer shot and killed a dog in the bathroom of a home while searching for a man. Deanna Gonzales says she was showering when she heard the shot fired. Gonzales claims to not know 28-year-old Francisco Aragon, who the police had been after, but admits the dog was trained to attack people.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#223: Jackson Police Kill Dog That Charged Them
08/11/08 | Jackson, MI
Summary: A Jackson police officer shot and killed a dog Sunday morning after the animal attempted to attack another police officer. The officers were responding to a complaint from a neighbor who told dispatchers a pit bull tried to attack her in her carport.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#224: Elgin Police Shoot Pit Bull
08/11/08 | Elgin, IL
An Elgin police officer shot a pit bull in the right front leg after it came at the officer several times. According to a police report, the officer was called to a home when a neighbor reported the dog was loose and was fighting with her dog, a Siberian husky, which was chained in her front yard.
#225: Citizen Shoots Attacking Pit Bull
08/12/08 | Anchorage, AK
Summary: A pit bull that attacked a girl inside her Anchorage home was shot by a neighbor who rushed to the scene after hearing the screams of the girl's baby sitter, whom the dog also bit, according to police and witnesses.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#226: Fort Pierre Police Shoot, Kill Pit Bull
08/12/08 | Pierre, SD
Summary: Stanley County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a pit bull after it attacked two people in Fort Pierre. The pit bull apparently broke loose from a chain and attacked a 7-year-old girl. The dog also turned on the girl's 58-year-old grandmother when she tried to help.
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07/31-06/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#210: Child Mauled by Pit Bull
07/31/08 | Ty Ty, GA
Summary: A 5-year-old Ty Ty boy was violently mauled in the face by a pit bull and his father bitten on the arm before the dog was shot to death by two deputies. The boy, Larry Pullen, was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. He subsequently received 200 stitches and underwent 4 hours of reconstructive surgery.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#211: Fighting Pit Bulls Shot by Police
07/31/08 | Port Huron, MI
Summary: Two pit bulls were fatally shot by police after an unintended dogfight in their owner’s home. The animals were destroying property and chased the owner out of the residence. Multiple shots had to be fired to kill the animals.
Pit bulls killed: 2
#213: Florida Man Shoots Pit Bull
08/01/08 | Oakland Park, FL
Summary: A pit bull jumped from a neighbor's vehicle into a yard in Oakland Park, sprinting toward another dog when it was shot dead. Before Anthony Dippolito shot the dog, he banged the animal on the head with a satellite dish.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#214: Altoona Police Shoot Pit Bull
08/03/08 | Altoona, PA
Summary: Neighbors say Heff, a pit bull boxer-mix, was running loose around a community pool threatening police; the officers had no choice but to shoot the dog. The owner of the dog, Nicholas Paulcolabove, can't seem to understand that a loose, threatening pit bull is as good as dead around a police officer.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#215: Wilkes-Barre Police Shoot Pit Bull
08/04/08 | Wilkes-Barre, PA
Summary: Officers on patrol encountered two pit bulls mauling another dog and two people attempting to separate the animals. Police determined the dogs could not be separated, and that the pit bulls were causing serious harm to the other dog. Police fired their weapons, ending the attack. One pit bull was killed.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#216: Grandfather Shoots Boy and Pit Bull
08/04/08 | Detroit, MI
Summary: In a devastating story, a 9-year-old Detroit boy is recovering from a gunshot wound to his leg after his grandfather shot a pit bull attacking the youth. According to police, the bullet went through the dog and hit the boy in the thigh. It's unknown if the single bullet stopped the dog from attacking.
#217: Easton Officers Shoot, Miss Pit Bull
08/06/08 | Easton, PA
Summary: After a loose, pit bull lab-mix named Lacie killed a person's cat and menaced neighborhood residents, officers shot and missed the dog. Lacie's owner, Sue Tyson, says police had no good reason to fire on her pet. We hope the owner of the cat sues Tyson for 6 figures over the emotional loss of her pet.Labels: police shooting
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07/22-29/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#202: Farmville Police Shoot Pit Bull
07/21/08 | Farmville, NC
Summary: Officers responding to a call in which a pit bull attacked a man, arrived at the dog owner's home. The officers wound up shooting and killing the dog after it lunged at them.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#203: Amity Police Kill Attacking Pit Bull
07/23/08 | Amity, PN
Summary: After the family pit bull suddenly attacked its owner, Thomas Knight, police responded to the scene. They Tasered the animal, but it continued to get back up and lunge at the officers. So they shot the dog with a rifle killing it.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#204: Oakville Shooting of Pit Bull Justified
07/23/08 | Oakville, WA
Summary: After a pit bull charged a Deputy responding to a call of an aggressive dog, he shot the dog. The animal had just been released from a 10-day quarantine after biting a 5-year-old child. The sheriff’s department tried to convince the family to put the dog to sleep, but the family said no.
#205: Pit Bull and Owner Shot After Attack On Officer
07/23/08 | St. Louis, MO
Summary: A pit bull mix dog attacked a police officer delivering a summons to a home. To protect himself, the officer pulled his gun and shot four times at the dog. One of the bullets ricocheted and hit the dog's owner in the ankle.
#206: Pit Bull Survives Bullet to Muzzle
07/23/08 | Mobile, AL
Summary: A pit bull shot by a Mobile police officer was "humanely euthanized" after the dog's owners failed to get veterinary care for the animal, which had a .40-caliber bullet lodged in its muzzle.
#207: Lamont Deputy Shoots Pit Bull
07/28/08 | Lamont, CA
Summary: When Deputies tried to arrest 23-year-old Benjamin Diaz, who was suspected of spousal abuse and had previously brandished a knife at police, a pit bull ran up and started biting deputy Marco Vasquez' pant leg. The deputy shot the dog.
#208: Charlotte Officer Shoots Pit Bull
07/29/08 | Charlotte, NC
Summary: A police officer shot and killed a pit bull on Tuesday after the dog charged at him. CMPD says the officer responded to a call about a pit bull attacking a 15-year-old girl on Paloverde Lane late this afternoon.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#209: Seattle Police Shoot Pit Bull, Confiscate Others
07/29/08 | Seattle, WA
Summary: Officers shot a pit bull after it attacked a woman and her cocker spaniel named Tobey walking down a north Seattle street. The pit bull and 2 other dogs had escaped their owner's home.Labels: police shooting
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07/17-21/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#190: US Marshall Attacked by Pit Bull
07/17/08 | Anderson, SC
Summary: A federal agent was trying to serve a warrant when a pit bull flew out the door and attacked him. The marshall was injured in the attack, but was able to fire his weapon and kill the dog. Meanwhile, a neighbor heard the gunshots, and thought the person living in the home was shooting at him. So the neighbor fired his gun on the US Marshall.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#191: Wareham Police Shoot Pit Bull
07/17/08 | Wareham, MA
Summary: A pit bull was fatally shot while police executed a search warrant. According to the report, "The dog retreated approximately 6 inches then charged the entry team." Lt. Wallace said the last incident of a dog shooting during a raid that he recalls took place in 1989 or 1990 (the last sharp spike in the pit bull population).
Pit bulls killed: 1
#192: Officer Fires at Pit Bull; Hits Human Leg Instead
07/17/08 | Fontana, PA
Summary: Rudy Silvain was shot in the leg by a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy serving a narcotics search warrant. The Deputy had been aiming at the charging pit bull, but shot the man instead. San Bernardino Animal Control picked up the offending pit bull.
#193: Ellensburg Police Shoot Pit Bull
07/17/08 | Ellensburg, WA
Summary: As police were investigating a dispute call, it was revealed that a dog was used in commission of the assault. Officers asked to see the dog. When the dog was brought out, it lunged at the officers. Before the owner gained control, the dog "slipped" out of its collar and charged one of the officers. It took 3 bullets to kill the dog.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#195: Man Arrested, Dogs Shot During SWAT Call
07/17/08 | Las Cruces, NM
Summary: Two pit bulls attacked a Las Cruces police K-9 officer while backing up a SWAT team in serving a warrant on a suspect wanted for narcotics violations. The two pit bulls, which belonged to suspect Clint Garner, were shot by a Las Cruces police officer who was at the scene helping out with the arrest.
Pit bulls killed: 2
#197: Citzen Harold Yates Shoots Attacking Pit Bulls
07/18/08 | Bainbridge, GE
Summary: When loading up his boat -- accompanied by his two grandchildren -- Harold Yates shot two attacking pit bulls that sprung out of nearby bushes. The bullets scared one dog away, the other jumped the young girl, biting down on her left arm and pulling her to the ground. Yates killed that pit bull. His 8-year old granddaughter received 18 stitches.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#198: Police Officer Shoots Pit Bull
07/19/08 | Winston-Salem, NC
Summary: A Winston-Salem police officer shot a pit bull type dog after the animal twice approached officers and would not back off after the officers pepper-sprayed it. Officers were called to the area because of a report of a vicious dog. The pepper-sprayed, shot dog ran away and has yet to be found.
#199: Forrest City Officer Shoots Pit Bull
07/21/08 | Forrest City, AK
Summary: A Forrest City police officer was dispatched to a residence about loose dogs. When he arrived, he found three pit bulls in the front yard and a frightened teenager on top of a nearby car. He shot and killed one of the dogs after it charged him. Then he cited the owner for letting her dog run loose.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#201: 2 Pit Bull Type Dogs Shot in Family Feud
07/21/08 | Homewood, AL
Homewood, AL - Two dogs were shot and three people arrested in connection with a neighborhood feud. When police arrived to talk to one of the feuding parties, two American bulldog staffy-mixes shot out of the house. Police fired their weapons. The feud escalated the following day...
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07/12-15/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#184: FBI Agents Storm Hostage Situation; Kill Two Pit Bulls
07/12/08 | Chicago, IL
Summary: FBI agents stormed a Chicago building, freed a hostage who had been shot and tortured, shot two black "attack" pit bulls and arrested six people on charges of extorting $40,000 in ransom from a suburban Chicago bank.
Pit bulls killed: 2
#185: Whitehall Officers Shoot Pit Bull Dead
07/13/08 | Whitehall, OH
Summary: Officers first pepper sprayed the animal and it continued to charge. Then the animal fled. Back up responders were called in before an officer finally shot and killed the dog.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#186: Anderson Officer Shoots Pit Bull
07/14/08 | Anderson, SC
Summary: Sheriff's Deputy Stephanie Rushton shot a pit bull after it attacked her dog and tried to attack her. The dog owner, Lessei Williams, plead guilty to failing to have her dog confined, but the judge did not accept the plea. "I hate to see Williams have a record," he said.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#187: Greenwood Officer Fires on Pit Bull
07/15/08 | Greenwood, MI
Summary: A 49-year-old Greenwood man, Walter Lee Jones, has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly ordering his dog to attack a police officer. Police shot the dog, which was described as a "lab rottweiler-mix." We believe the first word of the description might be incorrect.
#188: Cumberland County Drug Bust
07/15/08 | Carlisle, PA
Summary: Police shot a pit bull upon serving a warrant to 50-year-old Audrey Knowles, II and 30-year-old Audrey Knowles, III. Police say they found marijuana and ecstasy inside the home and possibly another Roman numeral.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#189: No Need to Name the Breed
07/15/08 | Topeka, KS
Summary: Shawnee County Sheriff's Deputies tried to pick up a person with a warrant. The person fled, then his dog went after a deputy. The deputy fatally shot the dog. Authorities were able to catch and arrest the fleeing suspect.
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07/03-07/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#174: Omaha Police Firing at More Pit Bulls
07/06/08 | Omaha, NE
Summary: In two separate incidents, Omaha police officers fired at pit bulls killing at least one. The second incident involved two pit bulls that fled after officers fired. Police are not certain if either dog was hit.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#176: Officer Shoots Pit Bull at Traffic Stop
07/06/08 | Dacono, CO
Summary: A pit bull belonging to a suspected drunk driver got away after being shot and Tasered by police. When the officers approached the car a pit bull jumped out of the driver's side window and charged at officers. One officer fired a Taser, the other lead. They arrested the driver of the car, Raul Sanchez.
#177: Police Shoot Attacking Pit Bull in Rochester
07/07/08 | Rochester, NY
Summary: A berserking pit bull bit a 17-year old boy, then a woman. By the time police arrived, the dog was trying to attack two other people. The officer shot the dog in the leg then I guess taxpayers had to pay the dog's vet bills.
#178: Mayor Shoots Pit Bull: Iowa Justice
07/08/08 | Pierson, IW
Summary: Mayor Max Dunnington says he warned a dog owner that the animal could be killed if it ran loose and acted aggressive. Shortly thereafter, the dog bit a child so the mayor shot and killed it.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#179: Tucson Officer Shoots Pit Bull-Mix After Being Attacked
07/08/08 | Tucson, AZ
Summary: Officer Danaher was investigating a call about a suspicious van when the 110-pound mastiff-pit bull mix jumped him. The dog bit Danaher on the hand and the officer pulled his pistol, fired twice and killed the animal.
Pit bulls killed: 1
#180: Elwood Officer Shoots Pit Bull
07/08/08 | Elwood, IN
Summary: After a pit bull jumped on a police car, and charged reserve officer Gary Cole, the officer shot the dog. Now the dog's owner, Leo Mickle, sees dollar signs in the ordeal. Mickle seems to have lost his mind.
#181: Columbus Police Shoot Another Kill Pit Bull
07/09/08 | Columbus, OH
Summary: Like putting on a uniform each morning, Columbus police officers shoot another pit bull while attempting to serve a warrant. Why doesn't Columbus prohibit people convicted of felony of drug crime from owning a pit bull? It can't get more basic than this.
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06/27-02/08 Pit Bulls Shot By Police
#167: Pit Bull Latches On to Omaha Officer's Arm
06/27/08 | Omaha, NE
Summary: A pit bull "broke free" from it's leash and latched onto an officer's arm. Officer Shawn Leclair shot the dog once, killing it. Then drove himself to the hospital with his other arm.
Pits killed: 1
#168: Yakima Police Shoot Pit Bull Multiple Times
06/27/08 | Yakima, WA
Summary: Police shot a pit bull multiple times during an attempt to locate a suspect wanted by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office. The dog died from the wounds.
Pits killed: 1
#169: Omaha Cops Shoot Another Pit Bull
07/01/08 | Omaha, NE
Summary: Police rushed to the scene after a pit bull snapped its chain and attacked a man mowing his lawn. The officer shot the dog.
#170: Pit Bull Shot After Attacking Child and Adult
07/01/08 | Erie, PA
Summary: Police shot and killed a pit bull that attacked its owner and a 10-year-old boy at a home. Photo shows officers placing the pit bull in a body bag.
Pits killed: 1
#171: Guns, Crack Cocaine and a Dead Pit Bull
07/02/08 | Minneapolis, MN
Summary: Recovered from the crime scene were a loaded gun, crack cocaine and a pit bull killed after charging an officer.
Pits killed: 1
#172: Virden Cops Shoot Pit Bull that Attacks Woman
07/02/08 | Virden, IL
Summary: A Virden police officer shot a pit bull to death Saturday morning after the dog charged a bicycle rider and then the officer.
Pits killed: 1Labels: police shooting
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06/20-25/08 Pit Bulls Shot by Police
#156: Omaha Cop Shoots Pit Bull Named "Chewy"
06/20/08 | Omaha, NE
Summary: Omaha cop sees expired plates (at pit bull owner's home), enters gate, cop shoots charging pit bull with the yummy name of Chewy.
Pits killed: 1
BZR: Police Shoot 16-Year Old Girl Twice
06/20/08 | Columbus, OH
Summary: Police shot Regina Jennings twice because they thought she was concealing a rifle beneath a blanket. Instead, she was concealing an "air gun" and reportedly a pit bull puppy.
#157: Screen Door Busting Pit Attacks Family Pet
06/22/08 | Erie, PA
Summary: Police shot and killed a pit bull-type dog after it crashed through a screen door and attacked a family dog.
Pits killed: 1
#158: (CTZ) No Need to Name the Breed
06/23/08 | Dayton, OH
Summary: Four men showed up at a Dayton home but only two men went inside to do a transaction. The two men were armed with guns and shot the homeowner and dog inside the home.
Pits killed: 1
#159: (CTZ) Man Kills Pit Bull with Machete
06/24/08 | Lincoln, NE
Summary: Leonard Yankton, 32, nearly decapitated a pit bull with a machete after an argument with fellow housemates. Yankton said the dog got "agitated" and attacked him so he picked up the nearest weapon he could find.
Pits killed: 1
BZR: Items Found After Robbery
06/24/08 | Vicksburg, MS
Summary: Items reported stolen include: 60 gallons of weed killer, a utility trailer and a pit bull. We leave this one up to your imagination.
#160: Greenville Deputy Fires at Pit Bull
06/25/08 | Greenville, SC
Summary: In the second dog shooting this week, a Greenville County sheriff's deputy shot but missed a pit bull. The incident occurred while a deputy was responding to a neighbor's call about marijuana plants.
#161: (CTZ) Judge Drops Charges Against Pit Shooter
06/25/08 | Winfield WV
Summary: Charges were dropped against Scott Blankenship who shot a dog named Havoc, a Staffordshire bull terrier, that he says threatened his children. Prosecutor Mark Sorsaia notes, "It's an extremely frustrating situation when people own dogs that are dangerous...That situation leads to this sort of thing where other people take the law into their own hands."
Pits killed: 1
#162: (CTZ) Browny Takes a Dirt Nap
06/25/08 | Durham, NC
Summary: It appears a pissed off neighbor shot a pit bull named Browny and left it for dead. The dog's owner says that Browny "was an angel" and never did anything bad. News alert to Browny's owner: People don't shoot angels.
Pits killed: 1
#163: Lead Beats Shovels Everytime
06/25/08 | Escondido, CA
Summary: One of two pit bulls that had attacked a woman's dog and couldn't be subdued by neighbors yielding shovels and an animal control officer was shot and killed by an Escondido police officer.
Pits killed: 1
#164: Traffic Stop Turns into Drug Bust
06/25/08 | Modesto, CA
Summary: Police are looking for a 19-year-old man who they say ran from them, leading officers to marijuana plants, two pit bull terriers and a stolen motorcycle. Officers shot and killed both dogs after the animals charged them.
Pits killed: 2
#166: Domestic Violence and Pit Bulls
06/25/08 | Chicago, IL
Summary: A pit bull was shot and killed this morning by police when the dog charged at an officer who was responding to a domestic disturbance in the neighborhood on the North Side.
Pits killed: 1
#Indicates approximate number of U.S. reported pit bulls shot by police in 2008, not killed; INJ indicates police injury; CTZ indicates citizen shooting; BZR indicates "bizarre"Labels: omaha, police shooting
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06/12-18/08 Pit Bulls Shot by Police
#150: Houma Police Officer Shoots Charging Pit Bull
06/12/08 | Houma, Lousianna
Summary: Officer Rusty Theriot shot the loose dog after making a traffic stop. The dog, Deuce, had a history of aggression.
Pits killed: 1
#151: Whittier Officer Shoots Pit Bull After it Attacks Man
06/14/08 | Whittier, California
Summary: Officers shot and killed a pit bull after the dog mauled its owner.
Pits killed: 1
INJ: Rockland Cop Bit Serving Warrant
06/15/08 | Rockland, Massachusetts
Summary: Officer Michael Byers was bit after knocking on the door of Joseph Capone's home in attempts of serving an arrest warrant.
CTZ: Fort Wayne Citizen Shoots Pit Bull
06/16/08 | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Summary: A pit bull named Aquila shot out of a house and charged a man. The man whipped out a gun and shot the dog twice.
Pits killed: Unknown
#152: Racine Officer Kill Charging Pit
06/16/08 | Racine, Wisconsin
Summary: They tried to net the aggressive pit named Cookie, but ended up having to shoot and kill the dog.
Pits killed: 1
#153: D.C. Officer Shoots Attacking Pit Bull
06/18/08 | Washington D.C.
Summary: Officer Whaley shot the pit bull that was attacking it's handler, Sharmin Spriggs in the street.
Pits killed: 1
#154: Weslaco Boy Killed by Pit Bull
06/18/08 | Weslaco, TX
Summary: After a family pit bull flew into a rage and attacked and killed a 5-year old child, the dog was shot by a police officer.
Pits killed: 1
#155: Indiana Woman Loses Arm to Family Pit
06/20/08 | Greensburg, IN
Summary: In a sustained attack, a family pit bull's actions are described as "the dog was just eating chunks out of her." The dog was shot and killed by a responder.
Pits killed: 1
#Indicates approximate number of U.S. reported pit bulls shot by police in 2008, not killed; INJ indicates police injury, CTZ indicates citizen shooting
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06/04-11/08 Pit Bulls Shot by Police
Cincinnati Police Officer Shoots Pit Bull
(06/04/08): Cincinnati, OH - A police officer shot and killed a pit bull at Ashland and Burdette avenues this morning. Sgt. Andre Smith fired his service revolver after he tried to use his Taser but it malfunctioned during deployment. Police were called to the area after receiving a complaint about loose pit bulls. The pit bull ran loose in a yard and then jumped a fence, chasing people and children in the street near a bus stop.
Cincinnati Police Kill Another Pit Bull -- Same Day
(06/04/08): Cincinnati, OH - In separate incident in the same day in Cincinnati, several people joined in to fight off two pit bulls that were attacking a woman who was walking her small dog. One of the witnesses, Joyce Lovette said, "We were screaming for help and (the third woman) laid on top of one of the (pit bull) dogs until police got here. It was terrible." Lovette used an umbrella and a man used a pipe to beat off the dogs. Read the full story here.
Pit Bulls Seized in Meth Raid
(06/04/08): Long Beach, MI - Pit bulls and meth makers, who could have guessed at the combination? Seven pit bull dogs were removed from a Long Beach home after a night raid at a meth lab. They also arrested four people, including one wanted on a warrant for a charge of aggravated assault with a weapon. "It was very apparent these individuals were cooking methamphetamine on a daily basis," said officer Brisolara. But the officer can't answer to why more police departments fail to support prohibiting pit bull ownership to felons.
Haltom City Cop Shoots At Pit Bull, Hits Teen
(06/06/08): Haltom City, TX - A local teenager is recovering from a gunshot wound after a police officer shot him. Apparently the cop had been trying to shoot the kid's pit bull. A spokesman for the North Richland Hills Police Department, told reporters that the officer was attempting to arrest a juvenile suspect at the time of the incident. Just before the arrest, a pit bull lunged at the officer. Unfortunately, a teenage boy was standing near the dog.
The officer fired twice at the dog -- but both bullets hit 17-year-old Kevin Valenzuela. He was standing about 15 feet behind the dog. The officer, a four-year veteran did apologize to Valenzuela before he was taken away in an ambulance. But that is not enough for the victim's family. "They had no right to go onto my property, in the backyard, to give a warrant for a child who does not even live here," said Martha Moreno, the victim's sister.
Landlord Shoots, Kills Two Threatening Pit Bulls
(06/08/08:) Cincinnati, OH - This marks the third shooting of a pit bull in Cincinnati in less than a week. After a woman was chased in and around her apartment complex by a loose pit bull, the landlord responded to the scene. He shot and killed the loose pit bull and another that was penned in a cage. The penned pit bull was throwing itself so violently against the cage door, the landlord thought the dog would bust through. The landlord was not charged with a crime. Read full story here.
Another Officer Shot By Partner During Pit Bull Attack
(06/09/08): Stockton, CA - In case readers are confused, this is not the same case that was reported last week in Chicago where a police officer was shot by another officer trying to defend himself from a pit bull attack. In Stockton, California, a fellow officer shot a female parole officer after a pit bull attacked them during a search for a parolee.Why don't more police departments support regulating pit bulls? The incident happened at a home after officers had detained three people and found a locked room in the back of the house. Officers thought a fourth parolee was hiding in the room. When officers opened the door they were attacked by a pit bull. During the struggle one officer shot at the dog but hit a female officer. The shot officer was brought to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening wound.
Pontiac Officer Fires at Pit Bull During Domestic Call
(06/10/08): Pontiac, ND - For the second time in recent weeks, an area officer was forced to shoot a pit bull dog. In this case, shots were fired while officers responded to a domestic dispute. The dog was not killed. Last month in Normal, ND, a pit bull dog eventually died from injuries after an officer says he was forced to shoot while responding to complaint about the animal.
Omaha Police Shoot, Kill Two Pit Bulls in City Park
(06/10/08): Omaha, NE - Pit bull attacks are certainly on the pick up in Omaha. Police are reacting. On Tuesday, Omaha police shot and killed two pit bull dogs in a northeast city park. Officials say 1 of the dogs charged and knocked down an off-duty officer in Miller Park. The officer shot the dog just before 7 o'clock last night. Another officer at the scene shot a second pit bull. Investigators say the two dogs were a danger to the parents and children at the park.
No Need to Name the Breed
(06/11/08): Kansas City, MO - Short but sweet out of Kansas City: A drug bust at a home on Wednesday ended with a pit bull being shot to death. Officers said they found marijuana in the home at 58th Street and Highland Avenue. Police said a dog approached an officer and was acting violent, so the officer shot it. The end.
Officer Mistakes Boxer For Pit Bull Fatally Shooting Her
(06/11/08): Medina, OH - Police are investigating after an officer shot and killed a dog. Police said the Medina officer was investigating a loud music complaint when a dog she thought was a pit bull charged at her. Witnesses said the officer shot the dog three times. The owner said the dog was a boxer and a new mother. Dennis Hanwell of the Medina City Police said, "That dog was showing aggressive tendencies as it approached the officer."
Man Shoots and Kills Pit Bull
(06/11/08): Eugene, OR - DogsBite.org hates to report that more citizens are shooting aggressive pit bulls. But police can't be everywhere all of the time, as it appears that pit bulls can. This man will not be charged because he shot the pit bull in self-defense. The man followed the animals, a pit bull and a doberman, after they attacked a cat. He got out of the car when he saw the dogs attack another cat. The pit bull turned on the man, at which point he fired two shots and killed the dog.Labels: citizen shootings, omaha, police shooting
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05/28-03/08 Pit Bulls Shot by Police
Pit Bull Shot After Biting Child in Tulsa
(05/28/08) Tulsa, OK - A pit bull attacked a three-year-old boy in south Tulsa on Wednesday night. It happened near 64th and Peoria. Tulsa Police officers say the pit bull was roaming loose and bit the boy on the leg. The boy's uncle carried the child inside and then came back out and shot at the dog five times. Police say the pit bull was hit once. Officers arrived on scene and shot and killed the dog. The boy was taken to the hospital, but should recover. No Need to Name the Breed: Cop Shoots Dog During Traffic Stop(05/29/08): Miami, FL - A police officer was forced to fire on a dog after something went horribly wrong during a traffic stop. The incident began when a patrol officer pulled over a car for a traffic stop. As the officer was walking up to the car, the driver took off on foot. The officer chased the man for several blocks until he ran into a home. As the officer approached the house, the driver opened the door and released his dog, who charged the officer. Chicago Cop Shot by Bullet Intended for 'Charging Pit Bull'(05/30/08): Chicago, IL - Given the rate that police officers shoot pit bulls in the line of duty, you have wonder why this doesn't happen more often. A Chicago police officer was shot and wounded recently, though the intended target was a pit bull. The officer was taken to Stroger Hospital with a shot in the knee. No civilians were involved in the shooting and the intended target was "a charging pit bull." The shooting is under review by the Independent Police Review Authority. Gary Indiana Officer Gets Pit Bulls Released on Him(05/30/08): Gary, IN - A police officer shot a pit bull outside its owners home while attempting to arrest a woman wanted on a warrant, Cmdr. Samuel Roberts said. Detective Thomas Aguilar went to 5076 Washington St. about 9:45 a.m. to arrest Tamika Crump, 21, at her home. Crump was outside and asked Aguilar's permission to take the dog inside, the arrest report states. As she did, she released the animal, who charged at him. Pit Bull Shot After Charging Denver Police Officer(05/31/08): Colorado Springs, CO - In another pit bull incident in Colorado Springs, a police officer shot a pit bull who charged him at a party. The officers were called to the Vineyard Apartments near Rangewood Drive and East Woodmen Road because of a noise complaint. Police found a party in a clubhouse near a pool and while walking up to the pool, two pit bulls charged the officers. Local news agencies are picking up on the surge of pit bull attacks in the area. Milwaukee Cops Shoot 2 Pit Bulls(06/01/08): Milwaukee, WI - Police said they shot and killed two pit bulls Saturday on Milwaukee's south side. Police said the two dogs charged at them as they responded to an "entry in progress" call at a home at 35th and Scott. Both dogs were shot, police said. They said one of the dogs died at the scene, and the second was put down later. Retired Cop, Shoots Pit Bull that Attacks His Dog(06/01/08): South Bend, IN - A man shot and killed a dog that reportedly charged and attacked the small dog he was walking. According to police, a 7-year-old boy was walking his family's pit bull mix on the opposite side of the street when the dog charged a terrier, which was being walked by a retired South Bend police officer. The mother of the boy is upset about the shooting. She fails to realize that if the officer had not shot the dog and allowed to the fight to continue that her son may have been permanently harmed. Van Buren Man Shoots Pit Bull While on a Walk(06/03/08): Van Buren, AR - A man walking through a Van Buren neighborhood pulled a gun, and shot and killed a pit bull. According to police reports the dog ran out at the man. So he pulled out a 9mm handgun and killed the dog. Police Lt. Brent Grill says the case is being turned over to the prosecutor who will determine whether charges will be filed. The owners of the pit bull were outside playing with it and doing yard work at the time of the shooting. Labels: police shooting
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05/15-18/08 Pit Bulls Shot by Police
 Pit Bull Owner Busted for Domestic Abuse
(05/15/08): New Hanover, NC - Last week John Williams and his wife were in dog court. Their pit bull "Joe" was in trouble for biting a deputy who lived nearby. The dog court ruled that Williams had to restrain and muzzle the dog. Williams was not happy by the ruling.
Coincidentally, the following night, New Hanover County deputies were called to the Williams home on a domestic dispute. During an arrest attempt, the pit bull appeared and viciously attacked the sheriff's deputy who was taken to the hospital. A second deputy shot and killed the dog, a dog Williams told reporters he was very fond of after the dog court hearing."I've had him for eight years. I've trained him every day of my life, and they're in there acting as if they can gang up on you, you know, just because he bit a sheriff." Animal control removed the pit bull's body from the house (pictured). Deputies took John Williams away, under arrest, and charged him with one count of domestic assault on a female, one count of pointing a gun and two counts of resisting a public officer. He's being held without bond at the New Hanover County Jail.
Arrested for Shooting a Growling Pit Bull
(05/12/08): Nashville, TN - A man was arrested in south Nashville after police said he intentionally shot his dog. According to Animal Control, Maurico Rios shot his female pit bull at his home. Police said he told them that the dog growled at him, prompting Rios to shoot her. Animal Control took three dogs that were on Rios' property, including two pit bull puppies. Officials said Biggs will be charged with animal cruelty.
Gastonia Police Shoot Pit Bull
(05/14/08): Gastonia, NC - Two police officers tracking an accused strong-arm robbery suspect fired their guns at a pit bull, striking it at least once. While tracking the suspect, police encountered an English bulldog and a pit bull. The pit bull ended up fighting with the K-9 handler. The officer pushed the dog away, but the pit bull charged again. The handler and other officer both shot -- one bullet caught the pit bull's hind leg.
Ocean Pines Cop Shoots Pit Bull After Attack on Woman
(05/14/08): Ocean Pines, MD - A state police trooper shot a pit bull terrier who charged at the officer as he was investigating complaints that the dog had attacked a Pines woman. Police said the trooper who responded to the area of 59 Falconbridge Road was told that the dog was loose and had also tried to attack children and other animals.
As the officer attempted to contact the dog’s owner, who was not at home, police said the pit bull charged the trooper who fired several rounds, hitting the dog. Police said the injured dog fled and was later found in a neighbor’s yard. The pit bull was put down (because the first few bullets didn't kill it) and taken away by Worcester County Animal Control officers.
Pit Bull Shot in Head by Reno Police Officer
(05/15/08): Reno, NV - A pit bull was shot in the head by a Reno police officer in Stead. Officers responded to a call of a fight in the Sky Vista and Black Bear Drive area. While on the scene, a pit bull dog aggressively attacked one officer. The report said, "The officer attempted to intimidate the dog by yelling at the dog but it only made the dog more aggressive."Yelling, shrieks and clapping can send a pit bull into blitz mode! The officer then pepper sprayed the dog with little effect. He used up his entire can of pepper spray trying to keep the dog away from him. When the officer was out of pepper spray, the dog aggressively attacked the officer again, and the officer drew his sidearm and shot the dog once in the head. But the dog still did not die. The dog fled the area and was later found by animal control officers.
Pasadena Officer Shoots Pit Bull
(05/18/08): Pasadena, TX - Officer Vance Mitchell said officers were dispatched to a home with an open door. The arriving officer could see into the home that appeared to be vacant. As he approached the front door to inspect the home closer, an adult female pit bull dog, growling viciously, ran straight out of the front door of the home to attack the officer.
The officer shot the dog. The officer then found another pit bull dog in the residence as well. Animal control was contacted and they took possession of the dogs. A witness to the shooting was a man who lived across the street. He said the officer had no choice but the shoot the dog. He said he knew the dog to be vicious, especially toward other dogs.Labels: police shooting
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05/06-12/08 Pit Bulls Shot by Police
Milwaukee Police Shoot Threatening Pit Bull
(05/06/08): Milwaukee, WI - Sirens and police cars swarmed a Milwaukee hotel near the airport Tuesday morning. Police were responding to a fight at a Motel 6 near Howell and Layton. Once on the scene, they came across a loose pit bull. Officers felt threatened by the dog and shot it dead. The dog’s owner was arrested. Police do not believe the two incidents are related.
Man Shoots Pit Bull After it Tries to Attack Wife
(05/09/08): Clarksville, TN - A Gip Manning Road man reported that he shot a brown and black pit bull/boxer mix dog that came onto his property and tried to attack his wife. The man told Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputy Andy Lowery that when the dog came onto his property before, it was very aggressive with him. Lowery wrote he notified the owner of the dog, who removed it from the complainant's property.
Pit Bulls on Topeka School Grounds, Police Kill Both
(05/09/08): Topeka, KS - Police officers helped avoid a potentially dangerous situation, when two pit bulls came to a school and one charged a student. It happened at Topeka Collegiate. Police say two pit bulls wandered to the school. Officers were able to shoo the dogs away when they charged a Topeka West High School. After the dogs charged an officer, the officer shot and killed both.
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Officers Shoot Pit Bulls at Topeka SchoolPit Bull Shot During Police Raid in Springfield(05/09/08): Springfield, OR - Police officers shot and killed an aggressive pit bull that threatened them as they served a search warrant Thursday morning. Neighbors reported hearing at least one gunshot at 9:15 a.m. coming from a house at 701 Fairview Drive north of Centennial Boulevard, where officers were conducting a drug investigation. Police arrested one person as a result of the search. No one was injured. St. Joseph Man Shoots Pit Bull in Face(05/09/08): St. Joseph, MO - A man shot a pit bull in the face after he claimed the dog entered his yard and began attacking his dogs, according to the St. Joseph Police Department. The incident happened just before 5:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of Lafayette Street, Capt. Carol Cummings said. The man told police his neighbor’s pit bull entered his backyard and began attacking his dogs. He said the pit bull was preparing to attack him next when he shot it. The owner of the pit bull said his dog had not left his yard when it was shot. The pit bull was taken to a veterinarian. Police are continuing their investigation. Newport Officer Kills Attacking Pit Bull(05/11/08): Newport News, VA - A police officer shot and killed a pit bull that was chasing people early Saturday morning. The officer shot at the dog, a male, several times after the dog attacked him. The dog was supposedly in a fenced-in yard, but got loose. Witnesses told the officer that the dog was behind some townhouses. When the officer went to look, the dog attacked. Coca Officer Shoots Pit Bull Dead(05/12/08): Coca, FL - A police officer was forced to shoot and kill a pit bull. Police received a 911 call at about 9 a.m. about a pit bull pinning a woman in her car in the area of Paw Paw and Bernard streets. When officers arrived, the dog ran away, but while police were helping the woman, the pit bull came back and charged at an officer. The officer fired once at the dog, killing it. The woman was not injured. Labels: police shooting
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05/01-05/08 Pit Bulls Shot by Police
Tulsa Police Officer Kills Pit Bull
(05/01/08): Tulsa, OK - A Tulsa police officer says he had to kill a pit bull that was trying to attack him. He responded to a call about a stray dog that was blocking a woman and child inside their home. Officer Jason Willingham says the dog ran towards him aggressively so he fired his shotgun at the dog."People think it's just a dog it can't do much damage, but in reality they can. People have lost their lives by dog attacks," he said. Pit Bull Shot by Police After Attacking Four People
(05/02/08): Akron, OH - Akron police shot and killed a pit bull that attacked three women and its owner Tuesday night. The four adults were treated for what police said were minor bite wounds and lacerations to their hands and legs. Officers responding to the call for help say the dog approached them from behind and had to be destroyed.
Allentown Police Shoot Runaway Pit Bull
(05/04/08): Allentown, PA - A police officer and a second man were bitten by a runaway pit bull before police shot and killed the animal. Police said officer Evan Weaver was bitten on the face and hand and was taken to an emergency center. A second man, Curt Silfies, was also bitten; his injuries were less severe.
Neighbor Gerry Saemmer said the dog had been running loose in the streets all day, but had not shown any aggression. He even tried to contain the dog in his backyard, but the dog just jumped his fence. After Officer Weaver arrived, he lured the dog into a cruiser using treats and a leash Saemmer had lent him. Witnesses said the dog was friendly toward the officer.
When the police van arrived, Weaver lead the dog from the cruiser to the van. As the officer tried to get the leash, the dog lunged and bit him in the face. The driver of the van fired at the dog hitting it once. A second shot killed it. Some residents think police reacted poorly by shooting the dog; there were kids playing on the street at the time. The same folks neglect to ask the more obvious question: What if one of the kids had been attacked by the pit bull?
Pit Bull Shot, Alligator Found
(05/02/08): Toledo, OH - Wrapped up in a rug is a pit bull shot dead, the dog warden says. Shot dead by the police. (It is unclear how the dog ended up in a rug). After a squad raided a home on the 1300 block of Fitchland, they arrested Mark Overton. The 37-year-old now faces charges of illegal use of food stamps and having a wild and dangerous animal.
Mark's brother insists the dog was not dangerous. "Probably, sure, you've seen fightin' dogs before. Scratches and everything on 'em. There's no scratches on this dog at all, nowhere. He's not vicious." But the deputy warden also confiscated one German Shepard and five young pit bulls. In Toledo, pit bull ownership is restricted to 1 per household.
New sources were told there was another animal in a tank -- an alligator. The dog warden says he's not sure what happened to the alligator, only that his guys did not take it. Last night, reporter Tony Geftos managed to track down the alligator. It's now in the hands of the Toledo Herpetological Society (Whew!)
Henrico Police Shoot Pit Bull
05/05/08: Henrico County, VA - Police say an animal protection officer has killed one of two dangerous pit bulls. Investigators say an officer shot and killed one of the dogs at a development off Laburnum avenue. The other dog got away -- police say it's a brown male and it is dangerous.
Officers had been searching for the dogs since Thursday when they are believed to have killed another dog at a home on Dabbs House Road. Police warn Hernrico residents that they should not approach the loose dog and if you see it, make sure your pets and children are safe.Labels: police shooting
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04/28-30/08: Pit Bulls Shot by Police
Police Shoot Pit Bull in Omaha
(04/28/08): Omaha, NE - This just story just beats all. A worried neighbor, Leslie Smith, called animal control, then the police after a pit bull that was hanging around started acting dangerous. Police responded the to call, the dog charged an officer and the officer shot the dog six times killing it. Later, when animal control came to ticket the owner (for having a dog-at-large) the pit bull's owner got feisty -- so feisty that a police officer tased him. Now he's facing two charges: obstructing officers and a dog-at-large ticket.
Pit Bull Owner Upset After Dog Shot by Cops
Red Hot (04/29/08): Kansas City, MO - Kansas City police shot and killed a dog in its own yard, but it's what happened next that infuriated the dog's owner. Fighting back the tears, Jim Conaway said that "Smokey" his dog was definitely man's best friend. Although Conaway remembers his Labrador retriever-mix as a loving companion, neighbors and police say it looked and acted like a pit bull.
"I can understand how they felt threatened," Conaway says, acknowledging that the dog police killed had a mean personality. Conaway's anger is focused on Kansas City Animal Control, who he says cremated his dog and ignored his efforts to claim Smokey's remains. "I didn't even have a chance to bury him like I would have liked to pay my last respects to him," Conaway says."The incinerator is fired up as soon as possible," says KCMO Animal Control Spokesperson Teresa Clark. Clark says Animal Control doesn't have refrigerator units to hold animal remains until an owner can be located. She says Conaway's dog wasn't wearing a dog tag and disputes his claims that he made several calls, shortly after the shooting, trying to retrieve Smokey's remains. "I can only tell you what I know and what I know is that we did not receive a call," Clark says.
Police were trying to serve felony warrants on a handyman Conaway had hired to work on his property. KCMO Police Spokesman Darin Snapp said they had no choice but to use their firearms to protect themselves. Snapp says police had initially tried to subdue the dog with mace. He says officers were acting "by the book" when they shot the dog as it broke its chain and lunged.
Pit Bull Owner Upset After Dog Shot by Cops
(04/29/08): Houston, TX - Houston cops shoot a lot of pit bulls. DogsBite.org hopes the HPD is tracking these shootings. Just recently, Sheriff's deputies had to shoot two more pit bulls in west Harris County. It happened near Clodine and Westpark. Eyewitnesses say the dogs were chasing and threatening kids who were in the neighborhood on their bikes and skateboards. No youngsters were hurt.
Officer Shoots Pit Bull After Taser Ineffective
(04/30/08): South Bend, IN - Vicious dog attacks happened on opposite sides of the city on the same afternoon. In one attack, a South Bend police officer fatally shot a dog after it reportedly attacked two men. A large tan pit bull reportedly broke out of a home and mauled a man who was fighting outside with the owner. The dog then attacked its owner, police said.
Shortly after first responders arrived, the dog charged Patrolman Paul Strabavy, forcing the officer to Taser the dog. The Taser had no effect on the animal and it began rushing the officer again. Strabavy pulled his gun and shot the dog three times, killing it. One of the bitten men suffered serious injuries to his leg and was taken to an area hospital with uncontrollable bleeding. -- We hope it was not the femoral artery.
Pit Bull Crashes Through Glass Window, Attacks and Kills Dog
Red Hot (04/30/08): Chambersburg, PA - Police killed a pit bull after it entered a fenced yard, then into a private home to fatally attack a small dog. Resident James Maher said the pit bull had possibly killed his wife's Pekingese. Maher said that he had tried to stop the attack by hitting the dog with a garden rake. but the pit bull turned on Maher, who jumped over a fence to escape.
Maher said that both of his dogs, the Pekingese and a 10-year-old English bulldog, are trained to let themselves out of the house through the screen door to the fenced-in back yard. He said the pit bull must have jumped the fence and stalked his dog until it was near the door. As his dog went back into the house, the pit bull followed him inside and snatched him in his jaws.
Officers located the dog on a second story porch near Maher's back door. Officers first tried to catch the pit bull with a snaring pole. This didn't work; It didn't help that the dog continued to act aggressive either. So the officers shot and killed the dog. Police learned later that Maher's dog died after attack. Police also said the pit bull was originally kept in the owner's home.On the night of the attack, the pit bull escaped his home by crashing through a glass window during the evening's thunderstorm. The owner of the pit bull, Fuertado Wallace, does not have a listed phone number. He also did not make a statement to the news folks. The case is being turned over to Pennsylvania Dog Law Enforcement (AKA animal control). Meanwhile, Maher said he has already spoken with attorneys and is considering a civil suit against Wallace.
Police Shoot Pit Bull in South Toledo
Toldeo, OH - A 1-year-old pit bull named Zeus was shot in South Toledo by a Toledo police officer yesterday as the dog charged at officers, authorities said. The dog was taken by a deputy dog warden to a clinic, where it was euthanized, Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon said.
A 2-year-old female was taken to the pound, where "we're going to hold it until someone claims it, and that person will get cited, and we'll see what happens," Mr. Skeldon said. Officers went to the house because neighbors reported that three dogs were running loose and tearing at the front screens of a house as they tried to get in.
After one the dog's charged an officer, he fired a round from his shotgun and hit the dog. Neighbors have been saying these dogs have been terrorizing the neighborhood for some time. The dog owner, Omar Asad, 20, says there is "no way [Zeus] attacked in that manner."
Around the corner, John Rector came home to find most of the front screens missing and the windows muddy.Labels: omaha, police shooting
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04/18-23/08: Pit Bulls Shot by Police
Trooper Shoots, Kills Pit Bull in Fort Lauderdale
(04/18/08): Fort Lauderdale, FL - A Florida Highway Patrol officer shot and killed a pit bull that attacked him outside a home earlier today, authorities said. The dog bit the officer on the hand around 5:20 p.m., said FHP spokesman Sgt. Mark Wysocky. The dog died soon after it was shot.
The trooper and another officer were conducting a hit and run investigation on the 1600 block of Northwest Ninth Avenue, Wysocky said.
He knocked several times on two doors but no one answered. Two dogs charged at him when he opened a gate to the home's yard, Wysocky said.
At last count, the story had nearly 700 comments. The owner of the pit bull believes the officer acted inappropriately by shooting his dog after his dog bit him. They also throw in the usual 4th amendment nonsense. -- Give me a break!
Pit Bull Teaching Puppies How to Attack Shot by Officer
(04/19/08): Sanford, FL - A group of pit bulls have been running loose in Sanford and attacking other dogs. They're tactic: jumping fences to get into yards to attack other dogs. One of the pit bulls was shot to death by police and a puppy was shocked with a police Taser gun.
Related article:
04/19/08: Loose Pit Bulls Jumping Fences, Attacking Dogs
Lumberton Man Shot in Leg Trying to Sell a Pit Bull
(04/19/08): Lumberton, NC - A man who stopped at a Parkton home and said he wanted to buy a dog shot the owner in the leg. Demond Esters, 24, of the 1700 block of Parkton-Tobemory Road, was wounded outside his home about 12:30 a.m the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office reports.
Esters said the man had come to his home to buy a pit bull puppy. But during the conversation, the man pulled a gun, held it to Esters’ head and said there were people who wanted to hurt Esters. The man then shot Esters in the leg, Branch said.
Pair of Drug Dealers Arrested, Pit Bull Shot
(04/20/08): Kingston, PA - Two men were arrested on drug charges Friday after Kingston police raided a Rutter Avenue home. The raid occurred around 2:45 p.m. Police arrived to find the men in the back of the house, surrounded by two pit bulls. One of the dogs was shot when it charged at an officer, but it was not fatally wounded.
Donald Hakim Pennix, 31, also known as “Hawk,” was arrested along with 26-year-old Sharif Clarke, also known as “Class.” Authorities served a search warrant at the apartment after making several purchases from the men. Pennix and Clarke are accused of dealing heroin and cocaine. Officers seized more than $750 in cash, a rifle, and 150 packets of heroin.
La Puenta Officers Shoot Pit Bull
(04/21/08): La Puenta, CA - Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a charging pit bull early this morning. The incident came when deputies were responding to a disturbance call for an altercation involving "an insane person." The deputies sought to speak to a man inside home from which the call came.
They saw he had a dog and asked him to secure the animal. When the deputies went to the back door to speak to the man, the dog "charged" toward them. Sgt. Ernie Bedoya said, "The deputies had nowhere to go. The dog came at them and he was shot." The dog's owner, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon - the pit bull.
Officer Shoots Vicious Dog on Glenwood Drive
(04/21/08): Bakersfield, CA - On Sunday at about 12:30 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the area of the 1700 block of Glenwood Drive regarding two vicious dogs (no breed was mentioned in the article) that were loose. The first Deputy on the scene observed the dogs and called for an Animal Control Officer.
When the Animal Control Officer arrived, the owner's residence was located. The Deputy assisted with contacting the dogs' owner. While the Animal Control Officer was talking to the dogs' owner, one of the dogs rushed toward the Deputy as if it were going to attack the Deputy. The Deputy fired one round at the dog, striking it on one leg.
Pit Bull Attacking Chicago Girl Shot by Police
(04/23/08): Chicago, IL - In a developing story, Villa Park police shot a pit bull Monday night they say attacked the foot of a 13-year-old bicyclist and refused to let go. The girl was riding her bike around 7 p.m. near the Iowa Community Center when the dog chased her and grabbed onto the bike, Lt. Mike Lay said.
It forced the girl to stop, then bit her on the shoulder and she attempted to run toward the recreation center, he said. The male dog, which had gotten out of its owner's yard in the 400 block of North Iowa Avenue, then pursued her and grabbed her foot, refusing to release it, Lay said.
When police arrived, the pit bull still would not release the girl's foot and was shot once and killed by the officer. Lay said the girl was taken to an area hospital but he did not know her condition. He also did not know if there were previous incidents or problems reported with the dog or if it had previously escaped.Labels: police shooting
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