George Burdock, 70, claimed self-defense after he told police the Samoyed - Husky mix came at him and his family aggressively.
Burdock was walking with his wife and two dogs down Kenwood Avenue Thursday evening when the neighbor's dog got loose.
The owner, Ann Christensen, said she was outside with a neighbor about to take Lilly on a walk.
"I had my leash with me. I had every intention of walking her," said Christensen.
The dog ran when she saw the two other dogs. According to the Winter Park police report, Burdock said, "The dog charged towards them as it has done in the past and he shouted a warning to the owner to get control of her dog or he would shoot it."
"If Lilly were being aggressive, and running, and charging, that's a different story. Still, not in my mind, something you would use a gun for," Christensen told Local 6.
The report said Burdock had a registered revolver for protection after recent surgery. No one came to the door at Burdock's home.
"I was behind her, I could've been shot. I didn't realize that at the time," she said.
Police called the shooting self-defense so no charges will be filed against Burdock. The report said, "due to his age, physical condition at the time, and stated prior experience concerning Lilly, he acted in self defense when he was in fear for his safety and that of his wife and animals."
"It would've been a relief if it never happened. If he just made another choice like most people do," said Christensen.
The detailed police report said Burdock has complained to animal control in the past about Lilly, Christensen no one has complained to her directly.
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| No one would come to the door when reporters stopped by |
Richard Frazier, who was cited in the report, was another witness who verified the dog was aggressively coming toward the man, officials said.
Friday, several people began a petition for charges to be filed.
(WKMG Orlando - Aug 14, 2015)
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