"F**k. It's Big A** Dog": Video Shows US Cops Shooting Pet After 911 Call
The Los Angeles Police Department released bodycam footage showing an officer shooting and killing a pet dog during a wellness check. The incident occurred after the dog barked at officers, leading to a confrontation that resulted in the animal's death.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked public concern regarding police conduct and the use of force during non-violent wellness checks.
Show Quick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Los Angeles police have released bodycam footage of an officer shooting a dog during a "wellness check" call The call was about a woman "screaming" inside her apartment. The officers then contacted her As they were speaking, her dog charged at an officer, who then fired four shots, killing him Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode "I ain't getting bit by that, bro" - shots fired, then a woman grieving her dog's death.
The article reports on the release of footage and the sequence of events without explicitly condemning or defending the officers.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in