A dog was shot Monday afternoon in Denison after a confrontation with officers responding to a call about four aggressive dogs loose in a neighborhood. The incident occurred on W. Bond Street, and while the situation was contained without injury to officers or others, the dog’s actions led to the officer firing his weapon.
Content Overview
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| The Incident | Details of the shooting incident involving aggressive dogs. |
| Officer’s Response | The actions taken by the officer in response to the situation. |
| Investigation and Review | Review of the officer’s actions and outcome of the investigation. |
| Owner’s Response | The owner’s voluntary cooperation with animal services. |
The Incident
Denison officers and animal control responded to a call on Monday afternoon about four aggressive dogs roaming loose in the 1400 block of W. Bond Street. Officers attempted to safely contain the dogs. However, one of the dogs allegedly attempted to attack an officer, prompting the officer to fire his gun. The shot struck the dog, which then fled back to its owner.
Fortunately, no officers or other individuals were injured during the incident, and the situation was resolved without further escalation.
Officer’s Response
According to Denison Police, the officer fired the shot after the dog attempted to attack. The department later reviewed body camera footage and determined that the officer’s actions were reasonable and in line with department policies regarding such situations.
Investigation and Review
The Denison Police Department conducted an internal review of the officer’s actions, including examining body camera footage from the scene. After reviewing the footage, the department concluded that the officer acted within their established guidelines, and no further action was deemed necessary.
Owner’s Response
On Tuesday, Denison Animal Services reached out to the owner of the dogs involved in the incident. The owner voluntarily surrendered the dogs to animal control, ensuring that the situation would be handled according to local animal regulations.
