Racine officer says shooting dogs was self defense
ADVERTISEMENT
RACINE — Racine police say an officer responding to a report of unleashed dogs shot two pit bulls, killing one and wounding the other.
Sgt. Mark Van Schyndel says police received the report at about 5:45 p.m. Friday.
He says when the officer responded, two pit bulls charged him. He says the officer had to shoot them to defend himself.
Van Schyndel says one dog died and the other was hurt. Countryside Humane Society picked up both animals.
The officer wasn’t hurt.
Aug 24, 2009 at 9:23 a.m.
Suggest removal
mjb- I hope you have a dry sense of humor and were trying (in vain) to make a joke. No one in their right mind would have made such a comment and meant it. Please tell us you were kidding so we don't have to worry about you.
Aug 24, 2009 at 9:11 a.m.
Suggest removal
Oh sure mjb....."shame on the police officer". Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds? If that officer saw those pitbulls charging a loved one of yours in an aggressive manner - should he just shout to them to "sit and stay"???
Aug 24, 2009 at 8:39 a.m.
Suggest removal
Owner(s) was at fault for unleashed dogs. They could've charged at a child in a neighboring yard. Nice.
Aug 24, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
Suggest removal
Seriously? i'm sure the officer could tell if the dog was charging in an aggressive manner or not. I'm a dog lover myself, but if two dogs, pitbulls or not, came charging at me and i was armed, i would have done the same thing. Waiting until the dogs got to him would have been too late.
Aug 24, 2009 at 8:06 a.m.
Suggest removal
cops are trained in ways to deal with things, dogs included. Im sure if he shot them he had to.
Aug 24, 2009 at 2:06 a.m.
Suggest removal
mjb: Why don't you blame the gun, that's what you would probably do if it was some kid shooting another kid. They should charge the dog owner with animal cruelty; the officer did not allow the dogs to run at large. Direct the blame towards the proper party.
Aug 23, 2009 at 11:55 p.m.
Suggest removal
did this officer acctually know that the dogs were going to to aggresive or did he just see them charging? Sometimes dogs get excited when they see people and run to get attention. Shame on the police officer for takin the life of an innocent animal and injuring another. I think they should find out what really ahppened and stick the officer with animal cruelty charges
Aug 23, 2009 at 6:05 p.m.
Suggest removal
I think I heard the dog had pulled on gun on the officer..
Aug 23, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.
Suggest removal
I can't wait for the "Animal Lovers Brigade" to get all upset about this situation. I'm sure their response will be that these type of dogs are misunderstood and the officer should have stopped the dogs with a hug and a belly rub.
Aug 23, 2009 at 1:23 p.m.
Suggest removal
I'm glad the officer is okay! It's scary having any dog charge you, but one that is known to have that aggressive behavior, no matter how it's raised!
Aug 23, 2009 at 12:18 p.m.
Suggest removal
they should question the dog and get its side of the story
Before you post a comment, consider this:
Note: GazetteXtra.com does not condone or review every comment. Read more in our User Policy AgreementPost Comment
Commenting requires registration.