Hold Police Accountable for Needless Killing of an 11 Year Old, 12 pound family pet
Target:
Chief of Police Philip A Broadfoot (Danville Police Dept.)
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UPDATE:
Officer Fired After Investigation Into Dachshund Shootinghttp://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=127133&catid=57
The Story of "Killer's" Death:
Danville officer shoots and kills 12 pound dog; owners don%u2019t know why
Danville Police Chief speaks out on officer dog shooting
Danville police chief regrets dog was shot but not officer%u2019s decision
What damage could a 12 pound, 11 year old Dachshund do that would justify putting a fatal bullet to his gut? Regardless of the laws regarding loose dogs in Danville, VA., this was an unjustifiable act against such a small helpless family pet that was known and loved throughout the small neighborhood.
The devastation brought to this family because of Officer Murrill McLean's hasty, careless and thoughtless action against a little barking OLD dog will have a deeply rooted affect on those children for life. Apparently, that didn't matter when McLean pulled the trigger.
Officer Fired After Investigation Into Dachshund Shootinghttp://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=127133&catid=57
The Story of "Killer's" Death:
Danville officer shoots and kills 12 pound dog; owners don%u2019t know why
Danville Police Chief speaks out on officer dog shooting
Danville police chief regrets dog was shot but not officer%u2019s decision
What damage could a 12 pound, 11 year old Dachshund do that would justify putting a fatal bullet to his gut? Regardless of the laws regarding loose dogs in Danville, VA., this was an unjustifiable act against such a small helpless family pet that was known and loved throughout the small neighborhood.
The devastation brought to this family because of Officer Murrill McLean's hasty, careless and thoughtless action against a little barking OLD dog will have a deeply rooted affect on those children for life. Apparently, that didn't matter when McLean pulled the trigger.
UPDATE:
Officer Fired After Investigation Into Dachshund Shootinghttp://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=127133&catid=57
The Story of "Killer's" Death:
Danville officer shoots and kills 12 pound dog; owners don%u2019t know why
Danville Police Chief speaks out on officer dog shooting
Danville police chief regrets dog was shot but not officer%u2019s decision
What damage could a 12 pound, 11 year old Dachshund do that would justify putting a fatal bullet to his gut? Regardless of the laws regarding loose dogs in Danville, VA., this was an unjustifiable act against such a small helpless family pet that was known and loved throughout the small neighborhood.
The devastation brought to this family because of Officer Murrill McLean's hasty, careless and thoughtless action against a little barking OLD dog will have a deeply rooted affect on those children for life. Apparently, that didn't matter when McLean pulled the trigger.
Officer Fired After Investigation Into Dachshund Shootinghttp://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=127133&catid=57
The Story of "Killer's" Death:
Danville officer shoots and kills 12 pound dog; owners don%u2019t know why
Danville Police Chief speaks out on officer dog shooting
Danville police chief regrets dog was shot but not officer%u2019s decision
What damage could a 12 pound, 11 year old Dachshund do that would justify putting a fatal bullet to his gut? Regardless of the laws regarding loose dogs in Danville, VA., this was an unjustifiable act against such a small helpless family pet that was known and loved throughout the small neighborhood.
The devastation brought to this family because of Officer Murrill McLean's hasty, careless and thoughtless action against a little barking OLD dog will have a deeply rooted affect on those children for life. Apparently, that didn't matter when McLean pulled the trigger.
City of Danville
Police Department
427 Patton St.
Danville, VA 24541
Phone: (434) 799-6510
Email: danvillepd@ci.danville.va.us
We find it truly despicable that you would back up Officer McLean's decision to fatally shoot such a small and OLD dog just because the dog was barking at him! Do you have any comprehension of the psychological damage this family, especially the children, will endure?
How can you possible determine, in all good conscience, that Officer McLean's cruel and hasty action was justified because he felt threatened by such a small old dog? He says "because he was barking at me". A dog that age and size, and especially considering the breed, even if he lunged at him couldn't even reach mid calf! There WERE other options that could have been made, but to "save face", you refuse to hold this Officer, your department, accountable for such a drastic and callous act.
Possible rabies is out of the question since I can produce records from the CDC that hasn't had a case reported of anyone being bitten by a rabid dog since 2006 in the US.
I truly believe McLean is an animal hater because what he did was an act of hate, NOT fear! Any man who thinks such an old and tiny dog could do such harm to him isn't truly a man. Especially since his reasoning was "the dog was barking at me", as he was nonchalantly standing at his vehicle, smoking a cigar after killing the poor dog! Officer Murrill McLean is just a disgrace to your department, and with all due respect, I'm finding it difficult to believe you are much better for backing his actions.
Perhaps your department should be educated on better ways to handle dogs, and find alternative methods to keep a loose dog at bay. Learn how to detect, in a split second, when dog is truly a threat, and when it isn't. It isn't rocket science!
Having laws against dogs running loose is acceptable, and I don't object to them, but excessive force to stop such a tiny old dog is no excuse for upholding your laws.
Apologies won't bring Killer back, and it won't take away the pain his family is feeling, but you CAN learn from this and educate your men and women on alternative methods other than the killing of a family dog, but IF it should mean the death of the pet, that a thorough investigation be conducted and the officers involved be suspended until it has been proven that ALL circumstances leading up to the use of excessive force was absolutely necessary and justifiable.
Signed,
Police Department
427 Patton St.
Danville, VA 24541
Phone: (434) 799-6510
Email: danvillepd@ci.danville.va.us
We find it truly despicable that you would back up Officer McLean's decision to fatally shoot such a small and OLD dog just because the dog was barking at him! Do you have any comprehension of the psychological damage this family, especially the children, will endure?
How can you possible determine, in all good conscience, that Officer McLean's cruel and hasty action was justified because he felt threatened by such a small old dog? He says "because he was barking at me". A dog that age and size, and especially considering the breed, even if he lunged at him couldn't even reach mid calf! There WERE other options that could have been made, but to "save face", you refuse to hold this Officer, your department, accountable for such a drastic and callous act.
Possible rabies is out of the question since I can produce records from the CDC that hasn't had a case reported of anyone being bitten by a rabid dog since 2006 in the US.
I truly believe McLean is an animal hater because what he did was an act of hate, NOT fear! Any man who thinks such an old and tiny dog could do such harm to him isn't truly a man. Especially since his reasoning was "the dog was barking at me", as he was nonchalantly standing at his vehicle, smoking a cigar after killing the poor dog! Officer Murrill McLean is just a disgrace to your department, and with all due respect, I'm finding it difficult to believe you are much better for backing his actions.
Perhaps your department should be educated on better ways to handle dogs, and find alternative methods to keep a loose dog at bay. Learn how to detect, in a split second, when dog is truly a threat, and when it isn't. It isn't rocket science!
Having laws against dogs running loose is acceptable, and I don't object to them, but excessive force to stop such a tiny old dog is no excuse for upholding your laws.
Apologies won't bring Killer back, and it won't take away the pain his family is feeling, but you CAN learn from this and educate your men and women on alternative methods other than the killing of a family dog, but IF it should mean the death of the pet, that a thorough investigation be conducted and the officers involved be suspended until it has been proven that ALL circumstances leading up to the use of excessive force was absolutely necessary and justifiable.
Signed,
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4:12 am PST, Nov 7,
Alexandra MAUVE, France
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1:35 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Laura Wyatt, United Kingdom
# 1,037:
11:59 am PDT, Oct 16,
Trudie Purcell, Florida
What the hell is going on....shooting a 12 lb. dog WOW WHAT A BIG MAN HE IS !!! Unacceptable and unveleivable...this is OUTRAGEOUS....IS HE STILL WORKING AND GETTING PAID NOW THAT HE KILLED THE GREAT BIG BEAR ????? DISGUSTS ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell is going on....shooting a 12 lb. dog WOW WHAT A BIG MAN HE IS !!! Unacceptable and unveleivable...this is OUTRAGEOUS....IS HE STILL WORKING AND GETTING PAID NOW THAT HE KILLED THE GREAT BIG BEAR ????? DISGUSTS ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11:33 am PDT, Oct 16,
Hannah Evans, North Carolina
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11:21 am PDT, Oct 16,
Amanda Wynn, North Carolina
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7:28 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Cameron Mo, Massachusetts
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2:32 am PDT, Oct 7,
Evangelia Manthoyianni, Greece
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2:28 am PDT, Sep 19,
Helen Hilton, Ireland
# 1,031:
8:17 pm PDT, Sep 18,
JANET MITCHELL, West Virginia
I THINK THIS OFFICER SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH ANIMAL ABUSE CAUSING DEATH & HE SHOULD BE FIRED & PUT IN JAIL. HE HAD NO RIGHT TO SHOOT A LITTLE DOG LIKE THAT. WHAT IF IT WAS HIS DOG HOW WOULD HE FEEL? HE NEEDS TO REMEMBER ALSO THOSE POOR CHILDREN WHO LOST THEIR PRECIOUS DOG WILL NOW HAVE TO COPE WITH WHAT HE DID. WHAT A BIG TOUGH COP CAN'T HANDLE A LITTLE DOG HAS NO BUSINESS BEING A COP IF HE CAN'T HANDLE A LITTLE DOG LIKE THAT HOW CAN HE HANDLE A BANK ROBBER? FIRE HIM & CHARGE HIM PLAIN & SIMPLE.
I THINK THIS OFFICER SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH ANIMAL ABUSE CAUSING DEATH & HE SHOULD BE FIRED & PUT IN JAIL. HE HAD NO RIGHT TO SHOOT A LITTLE DOG LIKE THAT. WHAT IF IT WAS HIS DOG HOW WOULD HE FEEL? HE NEEDS TO REMEMBER ALSO THOSE POOR CHILDREN WHO LOST THEIR PRECIOUS DOG WILL NOW HAVE TO COPE WITH WHAT HE DID. WHAT A BIG TOUGH COP CAN'T HANDLE A LITTLE DOG HAS NO BUSINESS BEING A COP IF HE CAN'T HANDLE A LITTLE DOG LIKE THAT HOW CAN HE HANDLE A BANK ROBBER? FIRE HIM & CHARGE HIM PLAIN & SIMPLE.
# 1,030:
8:02 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Faye Wiilis, Australia
PATHETIC FUCKHEAD.. COPS ARE MORONS WITH GUNS
PATHETIC FUCKHEAD.. COPS ARE MORONS WITH GUNS
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6:15 am PDT, Sep 10,
Michelle Nemeth, Florida
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1:11 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Milena Jovicic, Serbia And Montenegro
# 1,027:
5:59 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Barbara Taylor, New Hampshire
It seems to me that anyone who is so afraid of such a small animal should seek alternate employment.
It seems to me that anyone who is so afraid of such a small animal should seek alternate employment.
# 1,026:
1:58 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Arun Mahesh, Pakistan
# 1,025:
1:07 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Michelle Carpenter, Connecticut
He deserves to be punished.
He deserves to be punished.
# 1,024:
1:37 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Nancy Roger, Connecticut
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9:54 am PDT, Aug 17,
Mary Ann Clark, Connecticut
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1:21 pm PDT, Aug 13,
Patrizia Gonzalez, Costa Rica
# 1,021:
8:16 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Heather Dedlow, Wisconsin
Very sad that this happened!!
Very sad that this happened!!
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9:23 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 1,019:
10:54 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Amy Watts, Missouri
# 1,018:
5:28 am PDT, Jul 27,
Name not displayed, Ohio
This officer is an embarassment to law enforcement around the world.
This officer is an embarassment to law enforcement around the world.
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9:10 am PDT, Jul 25,
Agnieszka Stepaniuk, Poland
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1:06 pm PDT, Jul 22,
Georgina Chiarelli, Uruguay
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9:33 am PDT, Jul 20,
Jade Hollier, Texas
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11:43 am PDT, Jul 17,
Hema Bedasie, Trinidad And Tobago
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1:01 am PDT, Jul 17,
Liliane Keil, Belgium
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11:44 am PDT, Jul 15,
Kristin S, Missouri
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10:00 am PDT, Jul 14,
Carl Rosenstock, Wisconsin
Please keep comments respectful and BRIEF.
Please keep comments respectful and BRIEF.
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4:50 am PDT, Jul 14,
Helen Griffiths, United Kingdom
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5:48 pm PDT, Jul 13,
Gigi Magalong, Jordan
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7:02 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Elisabeth Kelly, Maryland
# 1,007:
7:00 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Georgi Mortensen, Utah
The police are not above the law. They should be punished when they do these kinds of acts. He was only a 12 dog for heavens sake!
The police are not above the law. They should be punished when they do these kinds of acts. He was only a 12 dog for heavens sake!
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5:03 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Daffy McGee, California
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12:03 pm PDT, Jul 12,
William Harper, Georgia
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8:00 am PDT, Jul 12,
Hermann Jeannine, France
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8:53 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Andrée HUSSARD, France
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8:52 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Alexandra Susini, France
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8:51 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Jean Damien Susini, France
