a police officer shoots a dog while out in the park. the dog was running away. when will it be too much?

Slyder took off after Maddox, giving rise to the alleged butt-sniffing. The deputy kicked Slyder, according to the complaint, causing the dog to run back toward his owner–“tail between his legs, not charging Lamens or Maddox or any other officer.” Nevertheless, the complaint says, Lamens followed Slyder and shot the dog three times, killing him.

Excessive-Force Case Filed Over Lab Mix Who Dared to Sniff Police Dog’s Butt