Sarasota Officer Shoots at 'Aggressive' Pit Bull

Sarasota officer shoots at 'aggressive' pit bull

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota Police Department said one of its officers shot at an "aggressive" pit bull on Tuesday morning. The police department said it was called to a home on North Links Avenue. Florida man shoots at 2 door-to-door solar panel salesmen, deputies say "During the course of the response, an aggressive pit bull approached one of the officers," the department posted on Facebook. "In an effort to ensure safety, the o…

Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota

An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured.

Investigation launched after Sarasota officer shoots at dog

Sarasota police said the "aggressive pitbull" approached one of the responding officers, prompting the officer to fire their weapon to "ensure safety."

Sarasota police officer shoots at dog, prompting investigation

An officer is being investigated after he shot at a dog while responding to a call in Sarasota on Tuesday morning.The Sarasota Police Department said that while at a home on North Links Avenue, an "aggressive" pit bull approached the officer, leading him to shoot at the animal to "ensure safety."The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was notified and will conduct an independent investigation into the incident. Officials did not provide any de…

Officer-Involved Shooting – North Links Avenue in Sarasota - The Suncoast News & Scoop

Officer-Involved Shooting – North Links Avenue in Sarasota Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC   SPD   Earlier this morning, officers with the Sarasota Police Department responded to a call at a residence on North Links Avenue.   During the course of the response, an aggressive pit bull approached one of the officers. In an effort to ensure…

Dog could be destroyed after attacking passer-by

A dangerous dog is facing destruction after it attacked a man as he walked past it, a court heard today. Molly, a pitbull or Staffordshire cross, lunged at Chris Delacy and injured his wrist, then jumped up and tried to bite his face, leaving deep claw marks in his stomach. Her owner Elle Compton had […]