An Arkansas woman standing on a porch was shot by a deputy attempting to shoot a Pomeranian coming his way, according to bodycam footage and a lawsuit obtained by Little Rock station KATV. Tina Hight filed a lawsuit in June against a Columbia County deputy, a sheriff, and the sheriff’s office following a 2022 incident she says left a bullet in her shin and continues causing anxiety. Video ...
  • DankZedong A
    13·
    1 year ago

    For context a pomeranian stands at around 10 inches tall with a weight of up to seven pounds. Pointing a gun at it is the only reasonable option.

    • 🏳️‍⚧️ 新星 [she/they]OPEnglish
      11·
      1 year ago

      As a Hexbear user explained, this was self-defense:

      The cop hears the “arf, arf” barking of a tiny dog and convinces himself he’s about to ripped apart by a pack of five foot tall dire wolves.

  • exohuman@programming.dev
    4·
    1 year ago

    This cop should be charged with reckless use of a firearm. A swift kick is all you need to send a little pomeranian running. We need to hold these officers accountable.