Sturgeon Police Officer Fatally Shoots Blind, Deaf Dog in Disturbing Bodycam Footage
TL;DR
Bodycam footage shows Sturgeon police officer Myron Woodson shooting and killing an injured and possibly rabid dog after failing to capture it, sparking public outcry and a petition for his removal. The city defends Woodson's actions, citing the lack of animal control and the dog's potential threat to public safety. A community meeting is scheduled to discuss the incident.
- Bodycam footage shows dog's final moments before being killed by Sturgeon police KOMU 8
- An officer was called to help a blind, deaf dog. He shot him instead. The Washington Post
- Distressing video shows Missouri cop gun down lost 13-pound deaf and blind dog: 'What am I supposed to do?' New York Post
- City of Sturgeon: Officer 'acted within his authority' when shooting, killing dog KOMU 8
- Video shows interaction Sturgeon police officer had with dog before shooting ABC17News.com
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