Man Shoots Attacking Dog…Was He Justified?

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Man shoots attacking dog at Rocky River Metropark
Posted by Donna J. Miller/Plain Dealer Reporter December 30, 2008 20:09PM

A Metroparks visitor carrying a concealed gun fatally shot a rottweiler that attacked his leashed dog at Tyler Field off Valley Parkway.

Rangers spokeswoman Dianna Kall said this is what happened about 3:30 p.m. Saturday:

The armed man was walking his Labrador on a leash when the leashed rottweiler broke free from its owner and attacked. The two dog owners tried to separate the dogs. When pulling and kicking failed, the Labrador owner shot the rottweiler dead.

Rangers collected statements from the two men and five witnesses. They said the man with the guy was carrying it legally. Concealed carry is allowed in the Metroparks. Park Prosecutor Joe Feighan will decide whether charges will be filed.

The Labrador is recovering from its injuries.

Was this man justified in shooting the attacking dog?

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Dec 31, 2008Comments: View Comments
  • Just wanted to pass along that their has been an update to the story:

    http://wtam.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsart...

    Looks like the only charge they could pursue is the one were the rottweiler owner failed to have his dog on a leash no longer than 8 feet in length. They say the misdemeanor will probably end in a fine.
  • Pulling and kicking? That is how someone communicates and handles dog situations? Oh, well, and a gun.
  • It's a tough call, but if left no other choice, I would rather see my dog live than die. Also, their is no telling what would have happened to me once the Rott decided to attack me rather than the dog. This entire situation is terrible but the results from the case and whether they decide to press charges on the man who shot the dog will be interesting.
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