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'It Was Completely Avoidable': Animal Advocates Argue Thiensville Officer's Shooting of Dogs Was Not Justified

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tracked the fallout as animal advocates questioned the officer’s response and the use of 16 shots.

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New body camera footage raises questions about whether a former Thiensville police officer was justified in shooting two dogs outside his department's jurisdiction. One of those dogs died; the other was injured after 16 shots were fired, according to police records.The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office has launched a criminal investigation into former Thiensville Officer Richard McCormick's actions at the request of the Mequon Police Department.On…

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La Crosse Tribune broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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