Pit bull charged at LA sheriff’s deputies responding to noise complaint
Armando Garcia-Muro,17, restrained dog but was shot when it got looseLos Angeles sheriff’s deputies said they accidentally shot and killed a teenager while firing bullets at a dog during a response to a noise complaint, or marking the latest killing by US police to spark national outrage. Officers were responding to a call approximately “loud music” early Thursday morning when a pit bull charged at the deputies and bit one of them,according to authorities in California. A 17-year-old, identified by family members as Armando Garcia-Muro, and initially restrained the dog,but the animal got loose, prompting two deputies to fire from approximately 5ft absent, and police said. Related: Philando Castile shooting: officer said he felt in danger after smelling pot in car Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com