911 call that went bad.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

A man who has his hands up is NOT a threat in any way.

I beg to differ.....from experience.

Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

Also, shooting a dog that's barking and "running toward you" is just ridiculous. That cop must have been a scared little man to be that intimidated by a 50 lb. dog.

We have two 50 lbs canines here that would turn someone inside out before they could say "boo".

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by icehog3

We have two 50 lbs canines here that would turn someone inside out before they could say "boo".

Exactly. And this poor dog was an Australian Cattle Dog - which for those of us who have been fortunate enough to own one, they have some of if not the sharpest teeth around.

I'm sure that Cisco was just doing what is in his breeds nature and that is to put himself between his master and anything he perceives to be a threat. Aussies are not known to attack but they will stand ground - period.

I feel bad for the homeowner. I feel for the officer who at that point believed he had no other choice.

I feel worse for Cisco who isn't here now through no fault of his own.

Ron