While investigating a possible domestic dispute, a DeKalb County, Georgia, police officer shot and killed a family's dog.

• Author: Oliver, Charles
• Position: Brickbats - Brief article

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While investigating a possible domestic dispute, a DeKalb County, Georgia, police officer shot and killed a family's dog. He claimed the 2-year-old German shepherd, which was chained, lunged at him. Homeowner Anthony Currie, who ran out when he heard the shot, says the officer pointed his gun at him and threatened to...