Justice for Dakota
- by: Justice for Dakota
- recipient: City of Temecula, CA,Det Bob Ebbs, CHIEF OF POLICE ANDRE O'HARRA
*I think it need to be noted that Officer Kuhn had met Dakota two months prior, and had pet and handled her.
On September 11, 2009 in Temecula, CA, 2 undercover police officers in an unmarked vehicle were driving by a residential home and saw a young 19-year-old male sitting in a front yard, smoking a cigarette. They made a U-turn to come back to this cul-de-sac after spotting him. They walked up to this male on to the property where he was sitting and began talking to him. The mother to this young man sees through the front window of their home, and goes out the front door to find out what's going on. Her mother, the young man's grandmother, also walked out the front door, and the family dog, a female registered APBT, UKC champion showdog followed after her.
What happens next is horrifying.
One of these officers (Kuhn) looked up and saw the dog 'Dakota', he gave no warning, pulled out his weapon and fired 5 shots at this dog. The dog was nowhere near either one of these police officers. Witness's attest that she did not come out charging, or growling, or barking in a threatening manner. The other officer with Kuhn did not feel threatened enough to even pull his weapon.
Many have also offered statements that she has never exhibited any signs of aggression, that she was a well-trained, obedient, and well-socialized dog, that always appeared completely docile and friendly.
This police officer offered no warning, as he stood next to the unarmed 19-year-old, the officer had time to pull out his firearm, aim it at the dog and then proceeded to fire 5 rounds at the defenseless dog.
Three of the five rounds hit the dog. Even as the dog ran away, he still fired. The dog struggled, screaming, into the street, trying to get away from the fire, until finally she collapsed to the ground. The police officer then pointed the firearm at the 19-year-old, while he covered his ears in shock and disbelief. The police officer screamed, 'Nobody move', as the woman of the home was crying and attempting her way towards her dog's aide.
This police officer stood there for what seemed an eternity while many cried and watched as the dog, 'Dakota' struggled and labored in mortal agony on the concrete street.
These officers were never called to this home, they had no formal business with a signed warrant on this property, they had no right, no reason, to kill a family's dog.
We have since learned that there was alleged speculation that the police officer, had been bitten before by a dog, and could have suffered what appeared to have been a panic attack.
Should an officer of the law have the privilege and responsibility of a firearm under this kind of stress that obviously has not been dealt with, or managed? I think not.
Even if this information is not corroborated, but merely speculation of him having a panic attack, would it not be a credible speculation, given the impulsive nature and panic of his actions? I think so.
And how is justice for this family and the dead dog, Dakota, to be obtained? What about all of the other innocent defenseless Pit Bull Type of dogs that are shot and killed by these trigger-happy police officers? Did this officer have to shoot 5 rounds? This displays to many that it was done with intent to kill, and this cannot be refuted or denied.
Five rounds, ladies and gentlemen, I challenge anyone whether it be a man or woman of the law, to try and explain or refute that this was NOT reckless and dangerous use of a firearm, abuse of power, irresponsible handling of the law, meant to protect and uphold its citizens...What happened here in regards to that?
On September 11, 2009 in Temecula, CA, 2 undercover police officers in an unmarked vehicle were driving by a residential home and saw a young 19-year-old male sitting in a front yard, smoking a cigarette. They made a U-turn to come back to this cul-de-sac after spotting him. They walked up to this male on to the property where he was sitting and began talking to him. The mother to this young man sees through the front window of their home, and goes out the front door to find out what's going on. Her mother, the young man's grandmother, also walked out the front door, and the family dog, a female registered APBT, UKC champion showdog followed after her.
What happens next is horrifying.
One of these officers (Kuhn) looked up and saw the dog 'Dakota', he gave no warning, pulled out his weapon and fired 5 shots at this dog. The dog was nowhere near either one of these police officers. Witness's attest that she did not come out charging, or growling, or barking in a threatening manner. The other officer with Kuhn did not feel threatened enough to even pull his weapon.
Many have also offered statements that she has never exhibited any signs of aggression, that she was a well-trained, obedient, and well-socialized dog, that always appeared completely docile and friendly.
This police officer offered no warning, as he stood next to the unarmed 19-year-old, the officer had time to pull out his firearm, aim it at the dog and then proceeded to fire 5 rounds at the defenseless dog.
Three of the five rounds hit the dog. Even as the dog ran away, he still fired. The dog struggled, screaming, into the street, trying to get away from the fire, until finally she collapsed to the ground. The police officer then pointed the firearm at the 19-year-old, while he covered his ears in shock and disbelief. The police officer screamed, 'Nobody move', as the woman of the home was crying and attempting her way towards her dog's aide.
This police officer stood there for what seemed an eternity while many cried and watched as the dog, 'Dakota' struggled and labored in mortal agony on the concrete street.
These officers were never called to this home, they had no formal business with a signed warrant on this property, they had no right, no reason, to kill a family's dog.
We have since learned that there was alleged speculation that the police officer, had been bitten before by a dog, and could have suffered what appeared to have been a panic attack.
Should an officer of the law have the privilege and responsibility of a firearm under this kind of stress that obviously has not been dealt with, or managed? I think not.
Even if this information is not corroborated, but merely speculation of him having a panic attack, would it not be a credible speculation, given the impulsive nature and panic of his actions? I think so.
And how is justice for this family and the dead dog, Dakota, to be obtained? What about all of the other innocent defenseless Pit Bull Type of dogs that are shot and killed by these trigger-happy police officers? Did this officer have to shoot 5 rounds? This displays to many that it was done with intent to kill, and this cannot be refuted or denied.
Five rounds, ladies and gentlemen, I challenge anyone whether it be a man or woman of the law, to try and explain or refute that this was NOT reckless and dangerous use of a firearm, abuse of power, irresponsible handling of the law, meant to protect and uphold its citizens...What happened here in regards to that?
We the undersigned, would like a full investigation and all possible charges brought against Officer Jon Kuhn, #2909, in the shooting incident of September 11, 2009, when Officer Kuhn shot and killed Dakota, the family pet.
*We believe that Officer Kuhn was reckless & irresponsible in his handling of the situation.
*Officer Kuhn had no right to be on the property, no justification, no warrant. No matter the past history, there must be PROOF of wrongdoing before they can enter the premises.
*We believe that Officer Kuhn had no justification for pulling his service pistol and shooting Dakota.
*We believe that Dakota showed no aggression toward the officers. If that were the case, then the other officer would have pulled his weapon also, wouldn't he?
*Officer Kuhn decided to use deadly force even when no danger existed. *I'll take it a step further. Say the dog did bark. After the dog RAN AWAY there was NO DANGER. Why was there still shooting?
*Officer Kuhn not only killed the dog, but put others in danger as well when he pulled the trigger. Riccocheting bullets have caused many unintended deaths.
*We believe Officer Kuhn should be put on suspension until this matter is resolved, as this is a shooting by a police officer. He pointed a loaded service weapon at an unarmed person who was not under arrest and has not been charged with any crime from that day.
*We believe the family deserves answers and justice.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
Sign PetitionSign Petition*We believe that Officer Kuhn was reckless & irresponsible in his handling of the situation.
*Officer Kuhn had no right to be on the property, no justification, no warrant. No matter the past history, there must be PROOF of wrongdoing before they can enter the premises.
*We believe that Officer Kuhn had no justification for pulling his service pistol and shooting Dakota.
*We believe that Dakota showed no aggression toward the officers. If that were the case, then the other officer would have pulled his weapon also, wouldn't he?
*Officer Kuhn decided to use deadly force even when no danger existed. *I'll take it a step further. Say the dog did bark. After the dog RAN AWAY there was NO DANGER. Why was there still shooting?
*Officer Kuhn not only killed the dog, but put others in danger as well when he pulled the trigger. Riccocheting bullets have caused many unintended deaths.
*We believe Officer Kuhn should be put on suspension until this matter is resolved, as this is a shooting by a police officer. He pointed a loaded service weapon at an unarmed person who was not under arrest and has not been charged with any crime from that day.
*We believe the family deserves answers and justice.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
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