Lawsuit Filed Against Prince George's Police for Fatal Shooting of Dog

Four roommates in Maryland have filed a $16 million lawsuit against the Prince George's County Police Department and three officers, alleging illegal entry, excessive force, and the unnecessary shooting and paralysis of their dog, which had to be euthanized. The lawsuit, announced alongside community organizations, highlights a pattern of police misconduct in the department. The incident occurred in June 2021 when police entered the apartment without permission and shot the dog, despite it showing no aggression. The officers were suspended with pay for two years and found guilty of "conduct unbecoming an officer," but no criminal charges were filed.