US EditionJury finds New Orleans police officer who shot and killed puppy violated rights but has immunity
- On June 10, 2025, a deputy from Stark County discharged his firearm, resulting in one dog being killed and another injured near 6th Street SW in Canton, Ohio.
- The incident occurred after a resident contacted emergency services to report two hostile dogs that had attacked and bitten her grandson, as well as another individual nearby.
- One of the dogs was injured and received surgical treatment, with a positive prognosis for recovery, while the owner was cited for permitting the dogs to roam unattended.
- Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn stated, "lethal force is always the last option" and condemned using lethal force as the initial response in this case as unacceptable.
- The deputy, Alexander Stahl, was fired following this event, highlighting calls for better protocols when handling aggressive animals and community safety concerns.
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NOPD officer acted unreasonable in fatal puppy shooting says jury
A jury found that a New Orleans Police Department officer acted in an “unreasonable manner” when he shot and killed a 18-week-old puppy while responding to a noise complaint call in 2021. Although the court ruled that Officer Derrick Burmaster violated the dog owners' constitutional rights, he will not face punishment due to a legal defense known as "qualified immunity." Incident details from court documents According to the initial complaint fi…
Stark County sheriff's deputy fired after shooting, killing 'aggressive' dog
[Watch in the player above: What happens when you call 911?] CANTON, Ohio (WJW) -- A Stark County sheriff's deputy was fired after shooting and killing an "aggressive" dog in a Tuesday, June 10, incident. That day, a 911 caller reported two aggressive stray dogs roaming near the 800 block of 6th Street Southwest in Canton, according to a Friday news release from the sheriff's office. Parole denied for Doug Prade, former Akron cop serving li…
New Orleans police celebrate new K-9 unit facility
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