"Roommates Seek Justice and Compensation After Police Shoot and Kill Their Beloved Pet Dog"

Roommates in Maryland have filed a federal lawsuit against Prince George's County police officers, alleging that the officers illegally entered their apartment without a warrant, detained them at gunpoint without justification, and shot their pet dog, which was left paralyzed and later euthanized. The lawsuit seeks at least $16 million in damages. The incident, captured on body camera and cellphone video, occurred in June 2021 when officers responded to a report of a dog bite. The plaintiffs claim that the officers panicked and fired their weapons at the dog, handcuffed them, and left them in police vehicles for an hour before releasing them. The officers are accused of using excessive force, falsely arresting the plaintiffs, and violating their constitutional rights. The lawsuit also highlights the county's history of police misconduct and excessive force.