US city to pay $500K to pet owner after police kill blind dog
Missouri’s Sturgeon will pay $500,000 to a pet owner after a police officer shot Teddy, a deaf, blind Shih Tzu, in 2024. The officer chased and shot the small dog, posing no threat. The incident sparked outrage, leading to a lawsuit and the officer’s suspension, highlighting the need for better police training on animal encounters.