Alabama: Colby Brunson, 31, charged with assault, shooting a dog

ALABAMA -- A Sand Rock, Alabama man was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and aggravated cruelty to animals.

According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver:

Deputies responded to a fight at a residence in the Sand Rock community on Wednesday, but the suspect, 31-year-old Colby Brunson, fled the scene before deputies arrived.

Investigators located Brunson at a nearby residence and took him into custody. According to Sheriff Shaver, he was arrested in connection with the fight and he is also accused of shooting a dog.

Investigators also recovered another dog, unharmed, and returned it to the owner. The suspect was transported to the Cherokee County Detention Center where he awaits bond.

(Northwest Georgia news - August 4, 2017)