A Salt Lake City police officer fatally shot a dog last week, sparking outrage after doorbell camera footage of the incident emerged. The shooting took place near 1625 S. Main Street when the officer stopped to speak with a group of people. Police said the dog “charged” at the officer, who then fired three shots while backpedaling. Video shows the dog running toward the officer and barking before the shots were fired. While the case is under investigation, officials confirmed it does not qualify as an “officer-involved critical incident” since no person was shot. Neighbors remain shaken, calling the response excessive and dangerous, with concerns that stray bullets could have harmed others in the area.
