A very unpleasant incident happened last Friday, January 4, in Conway (Arkansas).
One of the local residents did not like the fact that two small dogs barking at people passing by. Photo: GoFundMe
A police officer from unit K-9 came into conflict with the owner of two small dogs, and then shot one of the animals in the head. Inappropriate behavior of a policeman caught on video, and when the deed became known to his superiors, he was immediately fired.
As told by the Faulkner County Sheriff Tim Rials, the incident began with a dispute between neighbors. One of the local residents did not like the fact that two small dogs barking at people passing by.
According to the owner of the animal, the woman pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the dogs, do not hesitate presence of other children who were playing with four-legged friends. However, to shoot a disgruntled resident did not, and called the police, saying an «aggressive dogs».
On the call arrived officer K-9 Keenan Wallace, who also entered into a verbal argument with the owner of the animals. A police officer demanded that the man left his yard and went out on the road, but he refused to obey.
All this time the dogs were near the host and periodically barked. Nothing foretold sharp deterioration of the situation, but at this point irritated the officer went into the yard and without warning shot the dog named Reese in the head.
The shocked man could not believe what was happening. Meanwhile, Wallace had sent him a stun gun and tried to detain him. Prevent the arrest of another officer who came to the aid of a colleague. He took the case and quickly understand the situation.
The owner of the dog filed a complaint on Keenan Wallace, and the dog was taken to veterinary clinic. Fortunately, the wound was not fatal. In the medical facility to Reese was surgery, which allowed to save the life of the animal.
The owner filed a complaint on Keenan Wallace, and the dog was taken to veterinary clinic. Photo: GoFundMe
Sheriff Faulkner, said officer K-9 acted with unjustifiable cruelty. In this situation there were many ways to solve a problem with dogs. For the act Keenan Wallace lost his job and the County police apologized to the owner of the animals. In a statement, law enforcement said that the Sheriff’s office is hoping for the speedy recovery of Reese.
According to the owner of the dog, both the dog got him by accident, after his neighbours threw them in the lurch. A man sheltered four-legged and even could not think than it will end for him. Treatment for dogs will cost $7-10 thousand
However, the man does not despair, after all, came to the aid of people who care. Thanks to the popular platform GoFundMe, they collected more than $14 million, which guarantee proper care for the wounded animal.
