TENNESSEE -- A Maryville police officer shot and killed a dog in self-defense while responding to a possible prowler early Sunday morning, according to a Maryville Police Department report.
Two Maryville police officers responded to a residence on Wheatmoor Drive in reference to the prowler at about 6:32 a.m. The homeowner was contacted, and said she had heard noises on her deck.
After checking the area with no results, one of the officers started to leave, but saw three dogs running up the front porch of the residence.
The officer started to walk to the back of the residence when all three dogs, identified as two Redbone Coonhounds and an English bulldog, ran toward him growling.
The officer started to back up against the residence when the Redbones were coming toward him in an aggressive nature. The Redbones were growling at him and one of them started to attack him.
The officer then pulled his service weapon and fired one shot, striking the attacking Redbone, according to the report.
The dogs ran after the shot was fired, and an animal control officer was notified and responded to the scene. The slain dog’s owner, whose identity was not immediately available, was found and told of the incident.
The Redbone that was shot was found dead inside a residence nearby under construction on Homestead Court. The builder was contacted and responded.
The Maryville Fire Department also responded to the scene. The incident is under investigation.
(The Daily Times - Nov 21, 2013)
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