I just found out that a friend of mine will have her third surgery soon after being attacked by a pitbull. Screw those fucking dogs and those that breed them and own them!! Kill them all!!!!!!!! They can not be trusted!

" the body camera footage shows that the dog was not growling, and mere seconds passed between the time the dog emerged and the time Williams opened fire, which raises questions about how much he was able to discern about the dog’s demeanor before he attempted to kill it.

It was only after Williams fired two rounds at the dog—one of which entered a neighbor’s home and damaged their front window—that it can be seen that the dog was not charging at him specifically. "

Well, that would mean the cop lied. Oh gee, surely not, being a cop, he would be as pure as the wind driven snow. Also, it sounds like the cop was extremely reckless with the firearm, hitting the neighbors house, and with children that close, it was fortunate that he did not shoot them!

I watched the video and there isn't time enough to see if it was growling or not and pits are extremely vicious psychotic dogs. The fact that it was a pit mix, shot out of the door and chased the cop(could be anyone) is enough for him shoot it. Case closed. We are not talking a lab or something. You own one of those dogs then this is your life deal with it!

" I watched the video and there isn't time enough to see if it was growling or not "

Really ? Thats interesting. I checked every link in the article, and never did see the body cam video ??

C’mon!

I believe it’s on the page he posted.

Very bottom of the page. Says body cam.

I watched the video and there isn't time enough to see if it was growling or not and pits are extremely vicious psychotic dogs. The fact that it was a pit mix, shot out of the door and chased the cop(could be anyone) is enough for him shoot it. Case closed. We are not talking a lab or something.

Thanks for watching it for us (I wasn't able to access vid either.)

Given your impression of what happened (I also agree with your characterization of Pit-Bulls), these are killers. The Cop probably felt highly threatened by a pitbull guarding its turf; the LEO acted on his self-preservation instinct.

" C’mon!

I believe it’s on the page he posted.

Who is "he" ? Deckard the poster of the article, or is it Justified ?

I finally found the video, by doing a google search, and found it on youtube. The owner was neglegent by not having the dog restrained. I never did hear the dog growl, or bark. When the kid left the door open, the dog did come running out real fast. I think that spooked the officer, understandable. But "growling", no. That was a lie. He was trying embellish his story, to cover his ass. He was reckless shooting near the kids. If the dog was really vicious, why did the other officer not shoot? Also, after two shots, the dog set down on the sidewalk. If he was really vicious, he would have continued the attack, yet did not.

I do agree, I do not entirely trust Pit Bulls either, nor Dobermans, or Rotwellers.

I finally found the video, by doing a google search, and found it on youtube. The owner was neglegent by not having the dog restrained. I never did hear the dog growl, or bark. When the kid left the door open, the dog did come running out real fast. I think that spooked the officer, understandable. But "growling", no. That was a lie.

Have you a link? I have none that work.

If the dog was really vicious, why did the other officer not shoot? Also, after two shots, the dog set down on the sidewalk. If he was really vicious, he would have continued the attack, yet did not.

One LEO may not perceive the same danger as another.

As to a cop lying or embellishing a story to help extricate himself from liability, of course that wouldn't surprise me. Some of these dog-shooting cases are about obvious over-officious cowards; some incidents are in the gray area. And some are legit...self-preservation.

When Pitbulls are involved part of the problem is that some people with bad experiences already get into that "fight or flight" gear sooner rather than later. The LEO who shot the pitbull was black, was he not? Homey is probably quite familiar with pitbulls.

If anyone does a search on "Pitbulls" there's a ridiculously high number of incidents that involve these dogs. Frankly, the dogs are a menace.

" Have you a link? "

Here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOqPsIMqzYc

Thanks.

I watched. What happened was real quick. Not a very good view.

My honest opinion?

Tough call there. LEO seemed a bit quick on the draw.

If that was a Lab, it still may have charged the LEO. Would it have been shot? Depends on the cop. The level of "threat" sense.

In those parts, in that type of neighborhood, a charging bigger dog (especially a pitbull) is in jeopardy of being shot. Those LEO are already on edge.

Shame in any case. It is what it is. (did anyone ever find ou the original reason for the po-po "visit"?

" Tough call there. LEO seemed a bit quick on the draw.

If that was a Lab, it still may have charged the LEO. Would it have been shot? Depends on the cop. The level of "threat" sense.

In those parts, in that type of neighborhood, a charging bigger dog (especially a pitbull) is in jeopardy of being shot. Those LEO are already on edge.

Shame in any case. It is what it is.

Agree.

Supposedly, it was a follow up inquiry. So, I would assume they knew there was a dog there. If they knew a dog was there, I would think they would have had pepper spray ready to go.

Bad situation all around. But, with the children there, I still think the cop was reckless. And I have already stated the owner was negligent.

Just glad none of the kids got shot !!!

Supposedly, it was a follow up inquiry. So, I would assume they knew there was a dog there. If they knew a dog was there, I would think they would have had pepper spray ready to go.

True. LEO have knowledge of a dog. I guess the argument would be, "and on the gun or pepper spray?"

Bad situation all around. But, with the children there, I still think the cop was reckless. And I have already stated the owner was negligent.

Hear ya. You did mention the negligence of the owner and recklessness of the cop on this matter.

Just glad none of the kids got shot !!!

The only good news here. Needless to say, that kind of incident isn't great for neighborhood morale.

Apparently one of the parents called LE for a reason...(a domestic sit?)

It was on free thought project site. Scroll down to bottom of article and it says "Officers Camera" its blank video screen until you click it.

Dog charged him and if not for the gun shot probably would have bit him. There is no way to see if it was playful or aggressive attack. With pits you assume aggressive. Nothing to show the cop did anything wrong unless you believe cops have not right to protect themselves

Just read in the news where a 4 year was killed by its own pitbull. Snapped the kids neck. I'm sure the owner is more worried about the stupid dog than the his kid!

" Just read in the news where a 4 year was killed by its own pitbull. Snapped the kids neck. "

Damn !!! What sad, sad story !!!

The owner is a damn idiot !!! Black or hispanic ? If you have small kids, and you really want a BIG dog, get a Lab, or a Golden Retriever, or a Border Collie, but not a Pit !!! Poor kid !!!

" unless you believe cops have not right to protect themselves "

No, not hardly. You are trying to put words into some ones mouth. No one said that.

The first thing I look for was it a pit. Then its almost a given the killing was justified. I then watch the video which may not always give the answer. Some people cut the video short to manipulate the story. Unless its a clear cut case I tend to believe the officers. If the officer shoots a dog the size of a large rat then I think there is something wrong. But none the less I always try to put the myself in the officer position.

I also believe if you have an animal that can harm people you must be responsible to keep it away from the general public or face the consequences. For some reason everyone wants these drug dealer dogs but have no clue why drug dealers like them. Just like cigarettes simple minds want to look kewl regardless of the consequences down the road!