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Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Nobody: 10:41am On Jul 26, 2014 |
The Michigan attorney representing a woman whose dog was fatally shot by police officers late last year said he believes the shooting was premeditated. “They had a premeditated intent to kill the dog and that is exactly what they did,” Royal Oak attorney Chris Olson told The Huffington Post. Olson is representing Brittany Preston, the owner of a 1-year-old mixed breed Labrador named Lexie, who was shot and killed by authorities in St. Clair Shores last year. St. Clair Shores is a suburban city that borders Lake St. Clair in Macomb County. On July 15, Olson filed a federal lawsuit against the city of St. Clair Shores, police officers David Jacquemain and Jeremy Moskwa, and animal control officer Tom Massey. The lawsuit alleges that in killing Lexie, the defendants violated Preston’s Fourth Amendment rights and her civil rights. According to Olson, the events leading up to the shooting began in the early morning hours of Nov. 22 when Preston’s grandfather, who reportedly suffers from dementia, accidentally left the dog outside. Authorities were called to the scene when the dog began to bark excessively. Much of what happened next was captured by dash cams on the responding police cruisers. “Before even getting out of the car, an officer is heard saying, ‘The only thing I’m gonna do is shoot it, anyway. I do not like dogs,’” Olson said of the recordings. Subsequent dash camera audio captured the officers discussing various methods of restraining the dog, at which point one of them can be heard saying, “I don’t do snares, I don’t do dogs … I’ll shoot the f–king thing.” Authorities eventually make contact with Preston’s grandfather. He initially states he does not know who the dog belongs to. “Hey, here is what I’m gonna tell you, if this isn’t your dog, then you don’t care if I shoot it because I’m about to,” an officer can be heard telling Preston’s grandfather. “I’m very close to killing this dog, do you understand what I’m telling you right now? I will kill this dog. So if this is your damn dog, bring it in the house.” At one point, Preston’s grandfather can be heard saying he cannot remember if the dog was in his house. Later, he said he thinks the animal belongs to his granddaughter, at which time he agrees to allow the animal to come into the house. However, before Preston’s grandfather could allow Lexie inside, the police officers shot at her four times, with three bullets making contact, according to police. Preston’s grandfather can be heard on the dash cam audio confronting one of the police officers about the shooting. “What the f–k, you shooting it right in front of me,” he asked. The officer replied, “It attacked us, sir,” to which Preston’s grandfather replied, “I don’t think so. You guys ought to go on TV.” A short time later, an officer shot Lexie a fourth time. The dog can be heard crying out in pain again, but is still alive. The lawsuit alleges that when the animal control officer finally arrived on the scene, the officers can be heard on the dash cam video discussing with him how to deal with Lexie, who is still breathing despite her multiple wounds. “Defendant police officers asked defendant Massey if he could ‘choke it out,’” the lawsuit alleges. “Another police officer suggested using a shovel to kill Lexie. Defendant Massey remarked that doing so would not be a good idea because, ‘You know this s–t is going to be all over Facebook in about an hour,’ to which a police officer responded, ‘yeah, unfortunately.’” The dash cam later captures Massey using a catch- pole to walk a badly wounded Lexie to the animal control truck. What happened next is also controversial, according to Olson. The lawsuit alleges a licensed veterinarian performed a gross necropsy on Lexie on Nov. 29. The findings allegedly contrast with the number of shots police say were fired at the scene. The necropsy, according to Olson, identified a total of 15 bullet holes in the dog. “You do the math,” he said. “Evidently, based on the number of bullet holes, they shot Lexie several more times once she was taken away.” In a statement to the media, St. Clair Shores city attorney Robert Ihrie did not address any particulars of the lawsuit, but did say he believes it is “filled with innuendo, speculation and half-truths.” Ihrie added, “We do not intend to try this case in the news media. We will allow the court process to work and we trust that, in the end, the city will be vindicated.” According to Candgnews.com, the officers involved in the shooting have already been disciplined. Massey was reportedly suspended for a month without pay. One officer was counseled and the other had a letter of discipline entered into his file. Olson called the city’s response to the shooting laughable. His client, he said, is still shocked and heartbroken at what happened and wants the defendants to compensate her “in a fair and reasonable amount” for the shooting of her beloved pet. The lawsuit requests a jury trial, a date for which has not yet been set. www.informationng.com/2014/07/woman-sued-police-for-shooting-her-dog-15-times.html |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by otijah(m): 11:14am On Jul 26, 2014 |
this story should be in crime section. . quick recovery lexie 2 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Nobody: 11:14am On Jul 26, 2014 |
God pls 4give me 4 wasting the precious time u gave me to read how a dog was killed 15 times,when lots of innocent people are been killed unheard daily.i won't do it again,amen. 33 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by saasala(m): 11:14am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Only in the United States. So much news on dogs making it to the FP lately, has something to do with Seun because I know he is a dogy person 20 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by emeogbo: 11:16am On Jul 26, 2014 |
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Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by englishmart(m): 11:16am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Did the police give her any money for the purchase of the dog? Why should he shoot him? Why 15times? That's 15 count charges 4 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Ajibel(m): 11:16am On Jul 26, 2014 |
The whites are very fond of pets. They can pick a dog over a relative. Dogs are also sexual partners to ladies. 1 Like |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Nobody: 11:16am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by technophile(m): 11:17am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by pinpinkay: 11:21am On Jul 26, 2014 |
I don't even know y I opened diz page nw ... Nw I av notin to comment ..... |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by overhypedsteve(m): 11:23am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Ajibel: The whites are very fond of pets. They can pick a dog over a relative. Dogs are also sexual partners to ladies.forget that joor, this is sheer impunity, not even in nigeria would a police officer waste his precious bullet on someones dog. 3 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Nobody: 11:23am On Jul 26, 2014 |
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Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Youngzedd(m): 11:23am On Jul 26, 2014 |
I like this. |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by VocalWalls: 11:24am On Jul 26, 2014 |
15 Shots! Wow!
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Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Nobody: 11:24am On Jul 26, 2014 |
How did this make frontpage? I know seun moved it cuz he is INTO Dogs |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Chibuke56: 11:25am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Adonbilivit hw cn a police shoot a creature not once or twice but 15 times. Diaris God oh btw put pishure or adonbilivit 1 Like |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Tholudee(f): 11:25am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Imagine if ATMs in Naija speak our dialect If U are in a sophisticated area like BANANA ISLAND, here is how the ATM would communicate; ATM: Welcome Mr. Adewale. -Please, enter your secret number. -How much will you like to withdraw? Thank you for banking with us, Mr. Adewale. …….but if you are in a place like MUSHIN, here is how it will respond; After a guy inserts his card, inputs his pin, ATM: Haaaaaaaaaaaa, Omo Iyami, -tuale baba agba,owo meji fun eyan kan -omo iya ma je ki won ri numba e...malogo -se o wa pa? Guy: Mo wa pa baje baje. ATM: Elo ni k’omo aye po jade? (guy inputs 10,000) ATM: (dispenses cash). Omo Iya, ma jeun lo ntie. In a place like IBADAN. An Ibadan woman inserts her card, inputs her secret code. ATM: (In Ibadan tone) -Ekabo Iyami,e ni soriburuku -e te numba yin ni kanmo kanmo -So nsure? -Elo le fe gba? (Woman enters N2,000) ATM: Iya, ko ma s’owo lapo yin ke! (Woman enters N2,000 again) ATM: Se ko nse afise? -Mo ro pe eti yin di? Mo so pe ko s’owo lapo yin. (For the third time, woman enters N2,000 again, thinking it was an error on the ATM’s part) ATM: (pauses for a while) mo ro pe ori yin ti buru -Oma saaro kutukutu ke. -Alawin laaro ojo aje. -To ba pe ko o to fa kadi re yo, emi ma a gbe je ni. -Alawin osi.kuro ko je ki awon olorire wa gbowo In a place like IJEBU A woman inserts her card & pin ATM: Omo alare, -elo ro nfe gba? (Woman enters N2,391.50K) ATM: Pause for about one minute, trying to understand the digits. After about a minute, ATM replies, ATM: Iya, mo nbo? E je nsare lo wa shenji wa 17 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by skullz: 11:26am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Hilarious... |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by madridguy(m): 11:26am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Oyinbo with their funny story. Try it for my obodo naija and see how dey will kick her ass outta court-room. |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by cococandy(f): 11:28am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Wicked |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Odika1: 11:28am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Dogs,dogs,dogs everywhere*where is my rifle sef* 3 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by valencia25(m): 11:28am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Some words are missing “Hey, here is what I’m gonna tell you, if this isn’t your dog, then you don’t care if I shoot it because I’m about to,” an officer from Calabar can be heard telling Preston’s grandfather. “I’m very close to killing this dog, do you understand what I’m telling you right now? I will kill this dog. So if this is your damn dog, bring it in the house.” -- Typical Ondo Man statement when they see a Dog.....lmao 2 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by bishophenry(m): 11:33am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Mheeeen life is becoming scary. Only the fearless can stand the test of time. |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by priscaoge(f): 11:33am On Jul 26, 2014 |
15times?? The Dog na thief 4 Likes |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Odika1: 11:33am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Tholudee: Imagine if ATMs in Naija speak ouromo m'oni ife re.I love u so much. 1 Like |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Nobody: 11:34am On Jul 26, 2014 |
this write-up is an epistle. Btw, wetin d dog do sef? 1 Like |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Leibnitz: 11:42am On Jul 26, 2014 |
So brutal. That policeman is worse than bokoharam 1 Like |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by PAGAN9JA(m): 11:44am On Jul 26, 2014 |
[size=18pt]RETA.RDED WHITES! PSYCHOPATHS.[/size] 1 Like |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Zinosalexander(m): 11:45am On Jul 26, 2014 |
I trust Naija Police
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Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by godG: 11:47am On Jul 26, 2014 |
See Amelika o. Na so so meat go dey waka pass road and man pikin must not harm them. Dog wey be say na beta meat -very good meat fa- for here na hin u dey go court for. Wahala dey o. Why is Amelika like this? |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by Nobody: 11:48am On Jul 26, 2014 |
warreva |
Re: Woman Sued Police For Shooting Her Dog 15 Times by kayboy4y(m): 11:49am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Eyah. Police don shoot the Woman second born. |
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