FAULKNER COUNTY, Ark. — A Faulkner County sheriff’s deputy was placed on paid administrative leave after a video showing him shooting a small dog was posted on social media.
The deputy, who is assigned a K-9, was responding to a call about an aggressive dog, KARK reported. In the video, the deputy is seen talking to a homeowner and then at one point shooting the barking dog.
The sheriff said criminal and internal investigations are being conducted, KARK reported.
On Friday evening, January 4th an unfortunate incident occurred involving a Faulkner County Deputy firing his weapon at...
Posted by Faulkner County Sheriff's Office on Friday, January 4, 2019
Reese's, the dog that was shot, is recovering. A GoFundMe account was created to help pay for her medical costs.
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