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County prosecutors Wednesday morning filed misdemeanor animal cruelty and gun charges against an off-duty federal police officer who shot and killed a Siberian husky earlier this month inside a private Severn dog park.
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Keith Shepherd, 32, of Severn, will not be arrested on the charges of inflicting unnecessary suffering and pain to an animal and discharging of a firearm within 100 yards of an occupied structure, though. He will be charged via criminal summons and required to appear in Annapolis District Court at a future date. If convicted, Shepherd faces up to nine months in jail and $2,000 in fines. The...
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Humans Superior? - 2010-08-28 15:40:01
Just reading what some "humans" are writing about the lives of animals being non-important is just making me ashamed to call myself human, I m starting to love animals even more now.. they do not act so hateful. Whoever thinks animals dont have feelings(emotional and pain) are just ignorant with a VERY limited sense of reality..people like that just should go kill themselves so the world could be a better place for all Gods creation..
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Bear-Bear - 2010-08-28 15:13:15
How a person treats animals can tell you a lot about how a person will treat other people..a human being is not superior until they can act like it in their care for all creation. Just because someone thinks they are superior does not give them the right to be cruel or act irrational regarding the lives of others dog or human..this officer acted irrational and irresponsible regarding a living being. This officer has no right to carry a weapon in public..there was no threat to him or his wife..thank God there were no children present there..
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Whoopsy! - 2010-08-23 11:14:29
Whoops! Never hurts to paste the article before you hit send.
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2001-07-14/news/0107140125_1_centreville-police-department-shooting-of-dog
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Playing Out Again.... - 2010-08-23 11:13:09
I keep hearing the arguments for and against stringing this officer up by his toenails for animal abuse. In my personal opinion the dog should be alive today, I'm a dog lover and I've even been attacked by a dog. We both live to tell about it.
Here's a point that a lot seem to get and I doubt ANYONE can argue with...
"WHY DID THIS GUY HAVE A GUN IN A PARK?" Officer off duty or not we have a problem when an a guy brings a loaded weapon to a park for a walk with his family.
Here's more for your reading pleasure. These are personal friends of mine who found themselves in a similar scenario over the loss of their pet. I rallied with them. This "officer" was a REAL winner and it wasn't his first brush with trouble on the force either. Differences? This officer was on-duty and using his service weapon. Similarities? Both officers are trigger-happy and a major liability to the state.
An animal abuser? Maybe not so much. A liability to the state for being trigger-happy? Most likely!
I hope kids don't spook him when they play.
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Michael Calo - 2010-08-22 09:18:47
I agree with you on all point but the first. It was Mr. Shepherds personal gun and not his service weapon.
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DOD. guns - 2010-08-22 09:06:31
My father was a DOD police officer. He HAD to lock his servic piece in a locker before he left the base. Why this yahoo was allowed to carry his service piece - with hollow-point bullets, no less - off base makes me wonder if he really did it legally. As to are the cops covering for him: whose word did they take - the dog's owenrs' or the cop's? There you go. And why did he "need" to carry his gun to the dog park? It just seemes he went hunting ...he needed to "cap" a dog, as so many of you say.
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Siberian not a guard dog and not ag - 2010-08-20 22:59:42
Siberian huskies are the least aggressive dog.
Here are some articles.
http://publicintellectual.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/ivy-league-study-huskies-safest-breed/
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/siberian-husky/siberian-husky.aspx
http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/the-most-aggressive-dog-breeds-dachshund-1
http://cominsvvanvoorhis.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/breed-shooter-claims-attacked-rated-least-aggressive-dog-breed-toward-strangers/
http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/m0047723/m0047723.asp
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WOW! - 2010-08-20 22:36:49
Six 'nos' on my previous question. Ok, now I must ask wether you guys think its too light, or too heavy? Is he getting special treatment or isnt he? readysetgo
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John Leopold - 2010-08-20 15:42:13
Scott, can you find out if the county
executive personally called the families of Calvin Yeung, Youssef Atria, or Eric Hill after they were murdered?
You're my boy, Pat. You're my boy....
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Mr. Nutzcase - 2010-08-20 14:25:30
You and your buddy Billy need to get over the fact the officers address was deleted and stop crying about it. You have the right not subscribe or particapate if you dont like the capitals policys. Why dont you post your address for all to see? Some might feel they have the right to know the address of certain Nutzcases that may be running around town.
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In any case... - 2010-08-20 13:17:25
...Can we at least all agree on the fact that if one of us had pulled the trigger for whatever reason, that we would be getting the same treatment as this FO? Wether charges be dropped or they place him in the pokey for a bit, rape his wallet, etc, can we agree that his punishments would be the same if it were any of us? Anyone? Can I get a witness?
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Huh? - 2010-08-20 13:08:27
Ok I'm a bit confused. Is Peter actually Bill K as well? How many names do you people have? What a weird forum. Good burn on both parts tho, lol. Internet slander, FTW!!!
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turns political - 2010-08-20 13:07:40
while there is sadness in what has happened none of us know what was going thru the officers head when he fired his weapon and killed the dog. All the chest beating about the gun happy cop is out of line. We weren't there and do not know what happened.
what is a shame is that this has turned into and election year political football.. How so you ask.. this case was investigated and closed by the police..then the county exec told them to reopnen the case.. this smacks of plandering to the public opinion in an election year..this is almost as bad as the incident itself..
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Mark - 2010-08-20 11:31:52
I think I understand what you are talking about in regards to that decision. Essentially saying, punitive damages will not be awarded in the case of a killed pet, you can only recover the cost. It will be interesting to see whether a similar ruling is made here during the civil trial.
Had those been the same circumstances in MD and Shephard sitting in his front yard and shot Bear-Bear, we wouldn't be having any of this disussion. This would have been an open-shut case. Fortunately, in MD, if an animal enters your property and bares it's teeth at you, you are justified at using any means at stopping it. A bit different here as the property was essentially a neutral area.
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Hey... - 2010-08-20 10:52:29
Has anyone heard about that Federal cop shooting the dog in the park recently? Screwed up, right? What does everyone think about that? I'm curious to get everyone's opinion.
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Comment disabled due to community reporting. - 2010-08-20 10:34:04
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Billy K - 2010-08-20 10:08:13
Dave, if you ask me it appears he went to "Bamboo Bernies" with his lap top and air car intent on drinking up the unemployment check he'd just cashed.
Billy Boy,
You are correct, I am just trying to contribute my alcoholic, backwoods, and apparently now unemployed point of view to this incident. Of course in Pasadena, we would have eaten Bear Bear afterwards and since everyone here owns a gun here, dogs like Bear Bear get shot on a regular basis.
You did get me wrong, I am not at Bamboo Bernies, I am at the Brass Rail or Billy Vs drinking Coors Light with the rest of my Air Car friends. Maybe sometime you can let me know when your downtown at Treaty of Paris or Dockstreet Bar drinking Martinis and Cosmopolitans with your boyfriend. Ill be sure to watch out for you in the local dog park.
Love,
Lee
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Dave - 2010-08-20 08:02:36
It was not a sever year old case, as it was decided May 21, 2010, and the court researched case law throughout the country. In the most recent Maryland case (Myers v Myers) in Fredrick county the court held that "Under Maryland law, family pets unlike, children are treated as jointly owned marital property and sold if the divorcing couple cannot agree on who gets to keep them. The parties then split the proceeds of the sale."
The litigants chose to share the property.
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Mark - 2010-08-20 07:47:50
A seven-year old case from Vermont does not constitute a precedent for the decision of a Maryland Court at any level. Further, you do not know if Bear-Bear's owners plan to pursue the same civil charges as the couple did in Vermont. In addition, the shooter in Vermont was on his private property and used a pellet gun, not a 9mm loaded with hollow points.
These cases are far too disparate to reach any conclusions or project any outcomes using the Vermont case as a legal template.
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Similar case - 2010-08-20 06:00:17
There was a similar case involving an Annapolis couple, Sarah and Denis Scheele. In July 2003, the Scheeles were visiting from their home in Maryland when they stopped in the parking lot of a church in Northfield, Vermont. While in the lot, their unleashed dog, Shadow, who wandered onto an adjacent property. The owner of that property, Lewis Dustin, was sitting on his porch with a pellet gun shot Shadow, killing him. Shadow and had not exhibited any aggressive behavior, posed any threat and Dustin was not in any physical danger. Shadow died as a result.
The Scheeles sued Dustin seeking noneconomic damages for mental distress, emotional pain, and destruction of a special relationship. They claimed that the real worth of a pet is not merely financial and cannot be measured solely by the replacement value. The Washington Superior Court (equivalent to Maryland Circuit Courts) barred such recovery, holding that Vermont does not recognize noneconomic damages for the malicious destruction of personal property, even when the property is a beloved pet. The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed, saying Vermont law views animals, including pets, as a form of PERSONAL PROPERTY. Hopefully, if a civil suit is filed in Maryland, the same decision will be made.
The full opinion can be found at http://bit.ly/bKovx8
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RE:Mr Nutzz makes a good point - 2010-08-20 02:53:54
"Deez Nutzz says, correctly; "...The Capital publishes criminal suspects' home addresses because if John Doe is charged with rape, you would rather know if its the John Doe in Glen Burnie or the John Doe down the street."
I, too remember this very quote in the 'blue box' of The Capital staff not so very long ago. So why the turnaround in policy, Capital???
Mr Nutzz goes on to say;
"As a citizen of Anne Arundel County, I would like to know the location of a crazed dog shooter who also happens to have complete immunity from Maryland gun control laws."
I join Mr Nutzz in his concern. Either The Capital is going to publish for clarification, so no other Keith Shepherd (Shephard?) is wrongfully thought of as a sociopath or they're going to publish so citizens can stay away like we would from a sexual predator, OR they're going to adopt their policy to fit what David Putzi tells them. Well, Capital, do you have integrity or is Mr Putzi pulling your editorial strings??"
Looks as if they published the street name and the block he lives on. In the article one of his neighbors mentions that he (Shepherd) is saying that "he doesn't feel safe."
The neighbor lady says to the reporter "How does he think we all feel?"
I can imagine.... "Its okay to go to the dog park kids bit please watch out for the man with the 9mm wearing the camo gear."
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re: Mark from Crofton - 2010-08-20 02:29:11
Sid, you are so right. The world would be such a better place to live if everyone thought just like you and Mark from Crofton.
God bless you both man. You're a couple of givers in a world chocked full of takers.
Kudos.
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Re: Bob Child - 2010-08-20 02:22:37
"I'm lovin the break this "lee child", is giving us from serious discussion...floating amorous missives from "pasadena" with love, kisses, and rather anemic but appreciated efforts at condescending sarcasm. One of the benefits of forums and posting boards is that those of us who posses a mature world view, one that recognizes the vale of differentiation of opinion, can at least be mildly entertained by people like Lee. They serve as the comic relief in an otherwise depressing story...Rather as the court jesters in time of war. Distracting, but it is not their intent to be taken seriously. At least Lee's cries for attention are amusing, unlike 'peter tizzle's'. His was just vulgar and a bit too obvious. Subtle attempts to initiate contrived adversarial discussions are more effective, pete. Yours was more like a loud belch in a restaurant...you got our attention, but just to shake our heads in disgust. Thanks for the smiles, Lee. We all needed it after weeks of tension working to get some kind of charges against Shepherd.
Love & (man) hugs bacatcha bro,"
Dave
Dave, if you ask me it appears he went to "Bamboo Bernies" with his lap top and air car intent on drinking up the unemployment check he'd just cashed.
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Mark from Crofton - 2010-08-19 23:06:37
You have nailed it. I like dogs as well as the next guy but these people are insane. If these people cared half as much about people the world would be a better place to live. Unfortunately,it doesn't look like it's gonna happen any time soon.
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re: Charges- Gab - 2010-08-19 22:55:37
Maybe when you get home, you wife can flush YOU down the toilet, along with your epic fail at sarcasm. Leave the comedy to the professionals. *courtesy of your local troll buster* BOOYA!!!
Anthropomorphism. Word of the day. I totally agree its annoying. Whats even more annoying is if police have a different standard of consequence for doing STOOOOPID things with a gun than a person without a badge. Shouldn't happen, sometimes does. I don't really care about dogs, which is why I dont have one anymore. I dont really care about cops, which is why I didnt become one. I care about fairness. Its not fair if a cop can start shooting ANYTHING in public other than criminals and terrorists. If I cant shoot someone elses dog for annoying me and get away with it, NEITHER CAN HE. And trust me, I know for certain that if I did, my new name would be inmate 4395867. So wether you are a dog lover or not, or a cop lover or not, the fact remains that he CANNOT be treated any differently than any other citizen in reguards for f-ing up. If you do not agree with me, go and talk to deezz nutz (so happy someone has that screen name).
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Charges - 2010-08-19 20:08:46
As soon as I get home I'm calling the police on my wife.
My son just called me and told me that she flushed his goldfish down the toilet.
Does John Leopold have fish?
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bob child - 2010-08-19 19:36:41
I'm lovin the break this "lee child", is giving us from serious discussion...floating amorous missives from "pasadena" with love, kisses, and rather anemic but appreciated efforts at condescending sarcasm. One of the benefits of forums and posting boards is that those of us who posses a mature world view, one that recognizes the vale of differentiation of opinion, can at least be mildly entertained by people like Lee. They serve as the comic relief in an otherwise depressing story...Rather as the court jesters in time of war. Distracting, but it is not their intent to be taken seriously. At least Lee's cries for attention are amusing, unlike 'peter tizzle's'. His was just vulgar and a bit too obvious. Subtle attempts to initiate contrived adversarial discussions are more effective, pete. Yours was more like a loud belch in a restaurant...you got our attention, but just to shake our heads in disgust. Thanks for the smiles, Lee. We all needed it after weeks of tension working to get some kind of charges against Shepherd.
Love & (man) hugs bacatcha bro,
Dave
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Aanthropomorphism - 2010-08-19 19:09:55
Some of you are mentally ill. This is not the killing (notice I didn't say murder) of a human, IT'S A DOG. They are not your sons, daughters, babies, children or any other human beings.
Those of you who put such qualities on animals are Anthropomorphics. Aanthropomorphism is "attributing human characteristics to nonhuman phenomena. Talking to animals as if they're humans and can understand you and respond to your spoken messages (they actually respond to repetitive sounds). It can be a true mental illness and is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), code 298.9 (manipulations which increase feelings of social isolation without the possibility of resolving those feelings through human interaction.)
There is a reason dogs can be euthanized and humans can not. There are no emergency ambulance services utilizing flashing lights and sirens because the risk of being involved in a vehicle accident and injuring or killing a HUMAN is too great......BECAUSE IT'S A DOG!
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bullets - 2010-08-19 18:20:58
I don't know of a single department that requires the loading of hollowpoint ammo into their service weapons simply due to it's inability to effectively penetrate car windows and body armor.
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Usually I'm right there with you, Johnathan, put this time I must correct you. All police agencies that I am aware of use hollow points as their duty rounds. AAPD used to use the Hydra-Shok but within the past several months switched to Speer's Gold Dot which is still a hollow point round but is "bonded". It makes it a tougher round and better to penetrate laminated glass, aka windshields.
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capped cujo - 2010-08-19 16:25:49
Look , he only capped that dog with one round ,right? If he shot all 17 rounds off I could see the problem , but one round , come on its a dog, not a human. Weathersbee is once again politically motivated along with Leopold. What puppet heads. The officer did what he had to do , plain and simple. Lights out for Cujo. KEEP IT ON A SHORT LEASH.
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K H - 2010-08-19 16:22:25
K H,
That has to be one of the worst poems I have ever heard, lets get back on track her...really.
Love,
Lee
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Just A Dog? - 2010-08-19 16:18:30
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand
the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just
a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me
comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,
and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make
me a better person. Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take
long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me,
it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the
future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away
from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" , but
the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man or
woman." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile --
because
they "just don't understand."
"Just a Dog" by Richard Biby, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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@ray lewis - 2010-08-19 14:55:08
The 11,967 members of the group Justice for Bear Bear, The County Executive, The members of the Community that use the Quail Run Dog Park, and the dogs owners for starters.
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Mr Nutzz makes a good point - 2010-08-19 14:34:36
Deez Nutzz says, correctly; "...The Capital publishes criminal suspects' home addresses because if John Doe is charged with rape, you would rather know if its the John Doe in Glen Burnie or the John Doe down the street."
I, too remember this very quote in the 'blue box' of The Capital staff not so very long ago. So why the turnaround in policy, Capital???
Mr Nutzz goes on to say;
"As a citizen of Anne Arundel County, I would like to know the location of a crazed dog shooter who also happens to have complete immunity from Maryland gun control laws."
I join Mr Nutzz in his concern. Either The Capital is going to publish for clarification, so no other Keith Shepherd (Shephard?) is wrongfully thought of as a sociopath or they're going to publish so citizens can stay away like we would from a sexual predator, OR they're going to adopt their policy to fit what David Putzi tells them. Well, Capital, do you have integrity or is Mr Putzi pulling your editorial strings??
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Bear Bear - 2010-08-19 14:27:26
I think you are all forgetting that the officer shot a dog....who really cares
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Zak is Back - 2010-08-19 12:21:05
Zak,
I am glad that you and I are becoming such great friends. Seeing that you know Shepard personally nad that he patrols your neighborhood, I do not know him like you. You're correct, my statements were uncalled for and unquantifiable in any manner. I apologize without reserve and ask for nothing but your understanding. I hope, in time, you can come to forgive me for such contemptible statements. If I could retract my statements I would but I do not have a time machine.
I wish that I did have a time machine, as you said, I would take my Macbook Pro back to 1984 and visit Steve Jobs. After selling my laptop to him for millions I would return to the present. I could do this several times as each time the present technologies would have changed. It is a flawless plan, I am sure you will agree, lacking only the availability of time/dimension manipulation technologies.
You still haven't got back to me when you are going to be in town yet:0(.
Hugs and Kisses,
Lee
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Lee - 2010-08-19 12:10:58
The fact that you are completely unable to refute anything I've said is telling. You can insult me all you want, it's not going to change the facts of the situation, which are clear as day.
Shepherd is a sociopath with horribly poor judgment, and he should not be allowed to carry a weapon because he obviously has absolutely no idea when he's supposed to use it. He also can't distinguish between a threat and a playing dog. He also now has a proven history of lying to police, and according to him there is only one way to stop two dogs from playing with each other, and that is to shoot and kill one of them.
That's really the kind of person you want walking around your neighborhood with a loaded gun? Hey, here's something you can try: Go find him walking around, and pop a paper bag right behind his head. I'm sure he won't shoot you, since he's already shown us that he's capable of restraining himself.
Oh wait, no he hasn't.
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Zak Attack - 2010-08-19 11:54:48
Zak,
Thank you for your lovely response and I realize that you are a dog whisperer as well now, with Marie. Obviously you are a veterinarian that primarily deals with Huskies. I guess you spoke with Bear Bear and he told you what exactly happened. I am so sorry that I doubted you or anyone else on this page as you know more than any investigator or person that actually will be called to make a decision on this case will.
I may have done the same thing that fabled, since apparently I did not know anything about dogs before your beautiful response. I think that you should give classes at dog parks to let everyone know what to expect from Husky Rescue Dogs being handled by the mentally retarded and what to do if they are playing rough with your dog.
All your dirty talk of Furthermore, huskies play roughly. They get on their hind legs and wrestle, makes me want to play rough with you. Let me know when you are in town from Nevada.
Love,
Lee
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Marie, I love thee - 2010-08-19 11:43:26
Marie,
I was absolutely devastated when I heard the news about Bear Bear, that piece of property was so well loved. I did not realize that everyone on this page was a dog whisperer and truly knew what Bear Bear was thinking that day. Could you teach me to talk to animals. If you would have been there, maybe you could have told Bear Bear to calm down. I bet if you were there the other answer to killing the dog, would be singing to it or offering your arm as food.
Thank you for explaining the rescue as I have never heard of that before. I am sure that the rescue knew that a mentally disabled person would be taking Bear Bear out by himself, especially as you imply Bear Bear was neglected in the past.
It seems like a theme as you continue to say that all police have an abuse of power. You are correct, I know they do the job for the large sum of money, easy hours and the fact no one second guesses them. The same reasoning can be made for other vocations as all teachers sleep with there students, all politicians use cigars on their interns, and even Iraq still has weapons of mass destruction. I hear police officers shoot dogs everyday in Maryland and it is getting worse. Marie I am so glad we are friends and would be scarred of you if I was a police officer.
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Lee Child - 2010-08-19 11:34:44
You keep chanting "you weren't there" as if that changes the simple facts of the situation. It doesn't.
Bear-Bear was not attacking Shepherd or his dog. Bear-Bear had a solid history of being non-aggressive and friendly to men, women, children and other dogs. He was in that dog park up to 3 times a week. Everybody in the area who took their dogs to that park knew and loved Bear-Bear.
Shepherd says Bear-Bear bit his dog. But he didn't. That was proven when his dog was examined. Shepherd says Bear-Bear tried to attack him. Then how was he able to shoot Bear-Bear from the REAR? Was he able to teleport behind him or something? Neither Shepherd nor his dog had a single scratch on them.
Shepherd says he was afraid for his life. That's because he's covering his ass. He knows he wasn't supposed to shoot that dog, and he knew what to say to the police to minimize his accountability.
Furthermore, huskies play roughly. They get on their hind legs and wrestle. Guess what? That's exactly the behavior Shepherd himself described in his own report - except he called it aggression. Because he was too stupid to know the difference.
The only reason you are arguing against this is because you haven't done any research on this case and you may be just as ignorant about huskies as Shepherd is. There is no justification for using a gun on a dog in a dog park. NONE. Normal citizens can break up dog fights without using lethal force, why couldn't Shepherd? Why didn't he even TRY any other method? Have you asked yourself that?
He is a gun toting psychopathic sociopath, and the fact that he drew his gun FIRST, before trying ANYTHING ELSE, should be a MASSIVE RED FLAG. There is nothing to defend, everything he did was wrong, from start to finish.
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gun control now - 2010-08-19 11:21:52
Clearly we can all see the need for stricter laws against careless gun use and sgun control in general. As a voter, I will go outside of party lines and emnbrace Leopold for his decision to acknowledge the need to control the use of guns. Any republican that follows suit or sees the unnecessary nature of this fiasco will also get my vote.
People striciter gun control could mean the life of your dofg, or child, or child's dog......
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Lee *sigh* - 2010-08-19 11:21:01
It doesn't sound as though you were there, either. Sadly, it is true that because this man is a police officer, and because there are not stricter laws protecting animals (as they're only viewed as property, not living creatures), this case will never see true justice.
No one writing a comment on this page was there, true. But as animals lovers, we understand their nature. We understand how dogs interact with one another. I'm surprised and shocked that an officer with a canine companion doesn't understand. Killing an animal is not the only answer. If his dog was in any danger at all, I am sure someone would have intervened.
What's more, this dog was from a rescue. You probably don't really understand what that means. But rescues don't allow their dogs to go to anyone but the most responsible pet owners because that is their job. You can't possibly blame the dog's owner for neglect. He would have intervened if the officer's dog was in danger. There is a strict screening process rescue's go through (applications, interviews, home inspections, etc).
The problem is the abuse of power some cops, not all, and certainly not most, are exercising these days. There are controversial stories in the news all the time about cops using tazers and excessive force on the elderly and children. It is a trend that needs to be stopped because it is continuing to get worse.
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Bear Bear Bear - 2010-08-19 10:14:53
Just to add a few notes, The officer that shot Bear Bear will not serve one day in jail, most likely will not be found guilty of anything criminal. As per his departments regulations, he was defending himself and was well within the policy. I do not agree with this officers actions, even though I am amused to find that many of you feel that all police officers go to dog parks just to shoot, kill, maim, and bludgeon defenseless animals. You all were not there, so your testimony on this website it truly compelling, but at the same time worthless.
In the military and law enforcement community using the lethal option is the last resort option. At no time is a shot in the air, warning shot, shot in the leg authorized. You shoot to kill. Truthfully if both dog owners had done their jobs by watching over their dogs properly, this never would have happened. The officer was justified to use his firearm to protect himself and family. Again you all were not there, so how would you know.
I am so happy there are so many comments on these pages related to Bear Bear, instead of the multiple shootings last week in the county, the home invasion in Severna Park, the murder suspect being caught, and not to mention the international incidents where there was other loss of Human Life. I can understand why you think county police are so corrupt. I think they are too, they caught a person that burglarized my house while they should have been investigating this incident. They are investigating other crimes instead of devoting every single officer to Bear Bear. How dare they. They need an officer at every dog park, every vet, and a full contingent of officers at Bear Bears funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.
I wish you people would band together at holiday season to organize a food drive. Maybe you could organize a food drive for the millions of feral dogs in Iraq. Many of these dogs are shot everyday as they attempt to scavenge for food. I would con
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Mr. Franklin Martin - 2010-08-19 10:11:09
You mentioned the only reason we know Shepherd's name was because the Baltimore Sun got an un-redacted police report... Didn't WJLA name him two weeks ago? And didn't The Capital name him Sunday?
I don't think it really matters, but I also don't think the Sun should get props for being third in line.
That wasn't exactly what I said but you are correct, it doesn't matter.
I cannot speak for WJLA. I do know that I was reading articles, nearly simultaneously between the Sun and Capital.
I actually got confused as in the Capital I would read that the police were withholding his name.
Then I would read that his name was Shepherd in a Sun article. Thus I decided to look back and found an article where the Sun mentions their non-redacted copy.
I'm certain the Capital knew his name also but they have a long history of "police cooperation" if you want to call it that.
The Sun hardly has the same sort of reputation.
What I am getting at is the police would still be withholding his name if they possibly could simply for the fact that he is a cop. No picture, no address which is hardly the norm in any criminal case.
This case is on a criminal docket, misdemeanor or not.
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bear bear - 2010-08-19 09:59:14
i feel for the family at the loss of there pet but if your in a public place like a park then the dog should have been on a leash. but i forget this is maryland and you have stupid laws in this state.
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Bill - 2010-08-19 09:34:22
You mentioned the only reason we know Shepherd's name was because the Baltimore Sun got an unredacted police report... Didn't WJLA name him two weeks ago? And didn't The Capital name him Sunday?
I don't think it really matters, but I also don't think the Sun should get props for being third in line.
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Russ - 2010-08-19 09:24:36
Do you know how a dog would react. Obviously from that comment you don't. I have a yellow lab that is field trained and part of that is not reacting to a gun shot. Again not saying I agree with what he did, but know he's supposed to assume that this dog would just be scared. My point was and is that if an officer as a last resort draws his weapon it's to shoot someone, if there's other options they won't shoot. Do I think he should have drawn and shot NO, but I wasn't there and don't know exactly what happened.
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re: Bear Bear - 2010-08-19 09:20:28
"It is outrageous that just because he was a police officer they are not arresting him, If i walked into a dog park and killed your dog with a baseball bat i would immediately be thrown in jail, and i would be charged with numerous counts. and i didn't even have a firearm, And this guy is supposed to be Protecting And Serving, I hope the only thing that pig serves is jail time!"
Trust me you would be charged with numerous felonies also, not a couple of misdemeanors. And you would be assured that your picture, name and address would be in every article written about it.
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Inequity of Justice - 2010-08-19 08:57:56
The only sad part of this saga I see (other than the death of a family's pet), is it took a large public outcry in order for this incident to see the light of a courtroom.
When will prosecuters and DAs in MD grow a set and not wait until they gauge public sentiment before they make their decision whether to file charges or not.
I don't know of a single department that requires the loading of hollowpoint ammo into their service weapons simply due to it's inability to effectively penetrate car windows and body armor.
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bear bear - 2010-08-19 08:48:11
It is outragous that just because he was a police officer they are not arresting him, If i walked into a dog park and killed your dog with a baseball bat i would immediatly be thrown in jail, and i would be charged with numerous counts. and i didnt even have a firearm, And this guy is supposed to be Protecting And Serving, I hope the only thing that pig serves is jail time!
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addresses - 2010-08-19 08:21:58
Jerry - Brilliant response to Bill's unnecessary posts.
Bill - the shooter can't talk about this to anyone other than those working the case. Even if he wanted to apologize on any level, he'd be jeopardizing his case. Like a car accident - you don't jump out and admit blame, you let the police and insurance companies sort it out and you shut up. Is it right - no. But it's how society functions.
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Paul Newman... - 2010-08-19 08:11:55
"No Officers are trained to shoot into the ground or air. If an officer does draw his weapon it is for one reason to shoot the threat center mass. Not saying what in this situation what he did was right. I just want people to get this idea that cops can just shoot someone in the arm or randomly shoot into the air to scare people."
You seem to forget this is a dog we are talking about. How many people have you seen run under a table when fireworks are going off? If Shepard were not a dog owner I might be able to cut him some slack for not knowing how a loud gun retort would effect a dog. He should know the difference in how an animal and a human would react to a gunshot within five feet of them.
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no apology - 2010-08-19 02:18:02
Notice this creep hasn't even apoligized to the family for the killing of this dog? Does he truly think he did nothing wrong? That is dangerous in itself.
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Full info - 2010-08-19 02:05:52
http://bit.ly/bHjYxB
Case number 0A00223552
Gives his address and the names of the two cops that let him go.
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ya - 2010-08-19 01:45:56
ya AA county cops are corrupt, in fact all Police officers are corrupt. All they do is cause problems and write tickets. they are like Cowboys with six shooters running around with huge ego's. Stupid Police officers
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re: It's a 'start' - 2010-08-18 23:40:47
AA county cops are notoiously corrupt. He got to walk away because he was one of them.
Yes it is a start. Too bad he won't go through the indignity of being handcuffed and booked.
The best thing is that this likely makes it easier for the dog's owners to file and possibly win a civil suit. It shouldn't cost them a dime as most attorneys just want the plaintiff to sign off for one third of the award.
On the other hand, Kevin "the Patriot" Shepherd will be on the hook for untold legal fees and swamped with subpeonas.
Just the toll in time, money and stress will fix his wagon for a while.
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Billy will know what to do - 2010-08-18 23:25:45
Putzi, isn't he the same guy who defended the Annapolis Mall Shooter? Our Billy Mulford put that thug away for 55 years. Hopefully Judge Mulford will get this case as well. He knows how to do justice.
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Ammo - 2010-08-18 21:48:21
Regarding the "hollow points" and "hydroshock bullets"; first, most officers are required to carry ammunition that is issued by their agency - even in their personal weapons. If it is not issued, they are required to carry a specific brand, type, and bullet weight.
Second, they are Hydra-Shok (NOT Hydroshock or Hydro Shock) which is a brand name of a specific type of round manufactured by Federal Ammunition.
With VERY few exceptions all officers are issued or required to carry hollow point rounds. Why? Because they are designed to expand and remain inside the target and not to over penetrate and exit the body. Obviously a bullet that goes through the target and continues on is a hazard to bystanders.
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Justice - 2010-08-18 21:44:53
I've read this story from it's beginning. So many questions come to mind. Dog parks are all off leash. Asia 's parents kept her on leash. Wife became nervous (obviously hadn't watched Cesar Milan) when Bear Bear approached. Had Asia been in the park before on or off leash and how did she react? Were there other dogs in the park while Asia was present at other times? Any witesses?
Mr. Shepherd, in my opinion, over reacted and over reached causing the death of Bear Bear.
The justice system (his legal team) will claim PTSD. How long since he left the war zone?
My husband is a decorated war veteran. I respect our warriors...but this is to the extreme...murdering a dog and maybe using ptsd as a defense is indefensible
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Insanity rules the day - 2010-08-18 19:29:12
I just finished reading another story here about an abduction, attempted murder, and kidnapping of a 6 year old girl in Cumberland and not one comment....nothing,nada,zip,zilch!! And then I come over here and see all of these demands for justice for "bear-bear"!!! God save us all...we need it.
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whoah - 2010-08-18 18:34:22
If my name was Ben Dover, the last place I'd be is at a reunion with pat magroin. It sounds like a bad episode of 'Oz'
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Ben, - 2010-08-18 18:27:12
No apologies needed. Nor is nutzcases link to a police officers home address. I will extend to you an invitation to the next Magroin family reunion.
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a couple of things - 2010-08-18 17:49:08
RE: cool !! - debated even mentioning this b/c it's RC up to no good - but no, it's not about gun control
RE: Hollow points - they're common for personal defense weapons. Unfortunately, this guy discharged his weapon into a dog that didn't deserve it.
RE: Bear Bear from TS - other than being a federal officer, that case was in no way similar. We haven't seen the likes of this - ever.
RE: GOAL!!!! - hiliarious title, William H!
RE: Pat Magroin and Ben Dover - who does what first?
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It's a 'start' - 2010-08-18 17:47:20
At least the filing of these charges represents a start in the dual stages of criminal/civil prosecution of this sociopath. It's too bad animal cruelty isn't considered a felony, but until the law is changed "it is what it is".
Next, let's have a look at whether the cops involved in this debacle at the outset are guilty of their usual plain old ineptitude or calculated subterfuge.
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My apologies, Pat. - 2010-08-18 17:44:32
Pat, my apologies to you and your family. My poorly worded comment must've been like a kick in the.....um, sorry, dude.
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anti cop? - 2010-08-18 17:38:19
Why didnt anyone care about these dogs? Why didn't anyone comment on the judge's decision to let the dog abuser off? How many of you supported the police and prosecutors who brought the case?
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/top/2010/07/19-22/Man-not-guilty-of-animal-cruelty.html?ne=1
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they should broadcast this case on - 2010-08-18 17:24:37
The cop said he entered the enclosure, and bear,bear came over and started jumping on his dog right away. Why didn't he just turn around and leave? This question has to come up in the case, and I for one would love to hear his response.
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why? - 2010-08-18 17:18:19
i would like to know why whoever had the dog in the park did not stop the dog or call the dog back.what would you have done if it was you? put your self and your child in that police place.you all need to look at both side. maybe if the person that had bear bear at the park had stop him from going over by Shepherd then maybe all of this may not had happen and bear bear would be here today
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M Young - 2010-08-18 17:07:38
I think in the road rage case there is a reasonable public expectation that the gun-toting murderer (who is not a police officer under any haze or protection of whatever the law might be regarding his permission to carry) will be charged, found guilty and sentenced.
Certainly, no professional fraternity could have been accused of initially rallying around to cover up for "one of their own".
Under those conditions, one is generally less incensed because you see the wheels of justice turning as they should.
Does that satisfy those who keep raising the question of "Why the dog and not the person(s)?" The facts of the case(s) are just that different.
Finally, to make the absolute moralistic suggestion that until and unless the world goes totally vegan there should be no protections against animal cruelty whatsoever, lest we be (your word) hypocritical, is about as simple-minded as one can get.
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------ - 2010-08-18 16:52:43
Makes you wonder why the police closed the case the day after it happened.
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off topic but... - 2010-08-18 16:50:57
ben dover and pat magroin, both of you have valid points.
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Ben, - 2010-08-18 16:21:22
I am a third generation Magroin, please do not make fun of my family name.
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Not Guilty? - 2010-08-18 16:14:45
Pat, you have a funny name.
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Not Guilty - 2010-08-18 15:51:41
Regardless of what side of this issue you may be on, this will result in a not guilty verdict. Remember you heard it hear first.
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Re: Trained Officers - 2010-08-18 14:55:57
No Officers are trained to shoot into the ground or air. If an officer does draw his weapon it is for one reason to shoot the threat center mass. Not saying what in this situation what he did was right. I just want people to get this idea that cops can just shoot someone in the arm or randomly shoot into the air to scare people.
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Paul Newman - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Excellent
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Simpletons - 2010-08-18 14:02:29
Aww there's that inuendo again...people that support an innocent dog being murdered are simple...
Dude, get off your high horse...if they didn't smell BS in this case against this inhumane person that shows no remorse what so ever for killing someone's pet, the State Attorney wouldn't have filed charges!
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL - 2010-08-18 13:48:21
These charges seem quite appropriate. As a FO, he wont get possession-transport-etc charges, but these charges clearly state that he will be fined and sentenced for exactly what he did; Act like a giant anus. A conviction in criminal court will most certainly afford bear bears owners of a lovely chance to strike a blow in civil court. Probably with yet another lawyer who would joyously dance across the front page of this publication, among others. As far as Shepards 'outspoken' legal representation, well buddy, I'm sorry to tell you that the canoe trip is probably over. I just heard banjos.......and boy, you deserve it.
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M Young - 2010-08-18 13:40:52
Sorry, but the only simpleton here is you. People are commenting on this story because it is the story they wish to comment on, as this story to some individuals is important as is the road rage story. You seem to lack the empathy to understand that some people accept and love their pets as family members and the loss of ones pet can be devastating. This guy, being a trained professional could have shot his gun to the ground or sky and had a positive reaction. You also don't seem to have the ability to discern between the love of pets and the farmed animal for consumption...let me explain it to you, if I raised the chicken or cow I had for dinner this week as a pet I probably wouldn't have it for dinner since a caring loving relationship was created. I am glad this guy was charged with animal cruelty because that is exactly what his actions were, just plain cruel and not very well thought out, not to mention he has not one ounce of remorse. Not to mention that a trained police officer who discharges his weapon on an unfounded thought of fear should undergo psychological evaluation before he is allowed to carry a weapon again. Thus, your ill-conceived notions of those who care for animals being angered of those who kill unnecessarily are incredibly simple, you know the way a simpleton would see this.
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People - 2010-08-18 13:02:59
Everyone here cares about people. But this is about more than a dog. You have a person who is supposed to be responsible and who is trusted with a badge and a gun killing a pet for no good reason. We should hold law enforcement officers to a high standard.
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M Young - 2010-08-18 12:56:13
I just commented on that shooting...Did you? When will people figure out that caring about the deaths of innocent animals and caring about the deaths of innocent people are not mutually exclusive
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Simpletons - 2010-08-18 12:49:31
I didn't realize we had such simpletons in this county but I guess these comments make it abundently clear to me now. There's an article on the road rage related homicide of an un-armed man in broad daylight and all you can complain about is how you want this officer fired for shooting a dog? Unless you are all vegetarians, you're just plain hypocrites. Enjoy your hamburgers and chicken salads while you pine over poor Bear-Bear and curse the man who shot him based on your ill-concieved 'knowledge' of state and federal law. When does deer season start anyway?
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Law Enforcement Officers Safety Ac - 2010-08-18 12:47:23
I understand that they believed that this act gave this thug the right to carry his handgun in this State while off-duty.
However, I believe he still should have been charged with wear, carry, and transport of a handgun regardless. His actions were still in violation of Maryland law and if I had been the State's Attorney I would have argued that the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act is unconstitutional as nothing in the Federal Constitution gives the Congress the right to regulate the local gun laws of any State. Congress overstepped on this one, as usual.
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Bear Bear - 2010-08-18 12:39:15
We had a similar case not that long ago where a guy, Philip Balboni, took a dog in his care to a park in crofton where he shot and killed it. He was a regular citizen and he received 60 days on an animal cruelty charge but his gun charges were nolle prossed.
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Martin - 2010-08-18 12:14:29
It is sad! I do agree with you. To me it does not matter if he is an officer or not, if I had a gun permit and I did this I would be in jail. He is a Civilian hired by the army as a police officer. Thanks Martin for understanding.
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Charges - 2010-08-18 12:04:32
I agree with you all, I was trying to say that he wasn't charged with more serious handgun charges because he had that right, and I don't think they would be able to disprove what his perception was, if he claims that he was in danger, I just don't see how the discharging firearm charge will fly if he was acting as a law enforcement officer, the animal cruelty charge does seem obviously appropriate.
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HOLLOW POINTS!! - 2010-08-18 12:01:52
No wonder poor Bear-Bear's internal organs were punctured! This Shepherd guy is insane. Surely more news like this will come out and this guy gets what he deserves; Bear-Bear won't.
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@Martin - 2010-08-18 12:01:39
The same case could be claimed by the Baltimore Officer that shot someone for groping his girl in a bar. He could claim that he was in "danger" from the person he shot. I think the fact that he was charged means that the States Attorney didn't buy that claim so it is time to have a trial to determine if that claim had merit.
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@ Martin - 2010-08-18 11:59:58
I think being allowed to carry a gun is a different issue than "allowed to discharge your gun". So though he may be permited under the federal law to carry the gun, the charges the State's Attorney is seeking may show they don't believe in this situation he should have fired it. Just a thought.
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Handgun - 2010-08-18 11:59:55
I think the reason there is no handgun charge is because he had the right to carry it because he is a federal officer, and yes a normal citizen would have been charged with a more serious violation unless they had a permit to carry a handgun.
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Good and bad - 2010-08-18 11:57:37
I'm still not sure why he wasn't arrested for shooting a gun in a public park. I guarantee you that if it had been a "normal citizen" they would have been arrested on the spot. A misdemeanor for that seems like very light punishment.
One thing I'm happy about is the animal cruelty charge. It's not nearly as severe as it should be - a dog died, for god's sake, and for no reason - but it does indicate that they understand that Shepherd was lying through his teeth when he said Bear-Bear attacked him. He was trying to use the self defense argument, but there is too much evidence to the contrary. And that bodes very well for the Rettaliata's civil suit.
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Charges - 2010-08-18 11:53:02
Although I agree the dog didn't deserve to be shot, it is pretty sad in a way how the County State's Attorney really is only charging this man so he can save his own hide. Since they aren't charging him with a real handgun violation, they basically are saying he had the right to carry under the Patriot Act as a federal law enforcement officer. If so, and he truly believed he was in danger, or his wife was, he could have discharged his weapon and that would be regardless of how close it is to an occupied structure. The only possible charge that is realistic is the animal cruelty charge. Whether there are implications at his job in Virginia will really be the only way that he wouldn't be able to carry a firearm because he isn't being charged with a felony. It is a confusing issue, and I don't support the dog being shot, but if the attorney's office didn't really have charges on the man they didn't have to do it.
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Finally - 2010-08-18 11:48:39
At least it is a start! I wonder what his job will do at the Joint Base Myers - Henderson police department. I really hope they fire him.
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Was hoping for felony charges - 2010-08-18 11:31:28
At least that way if convicted he couldn't carry his weapon anymore
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cool !! - 2010-08-18 11:10:42
Did the cops go to his door, state his name with a question mark , spin him around and cuff him before sitting him in a police car ?
This is a gun control issue.
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