74 dogs were killed by detroit police in A 3-year period
Local 4 went through police reports from 2020-2022 and we're breaking down that data.
100 SHOOTINGS. 337 SHOTS FIRED. 107 DOGS INVOLVED. 74 DOGS KILLED.
100 shootings.
337 shots
fired.
107 dogs involved.
74 dogs
killed.
Detroit vs. other cities
Between 2020-2022 Detroit police shot at dogs 100 times. Chicago police shot at dogs 31 times. Chicago is almost four times the size of Detroit. Milwaukee police shot at dogs 12 times. Grand Rapids police shot at dogs just 3 times.
Between 2020-2022 Detroit police shot at dogs 100 times. Chicago police shot at dogs 31 times. Chicago is almost four times the size of Detroit. Milwaukee police shot at dogs 12 times. Grand Rapids police shot at dogs just 3 times.
Shootings by precinct
Detroit Police Department's 9th precinct had the most shootings over the three-year period. The Department's 8th precinct had the second most.
LOCATIOn
We broke down the location into three categories. Either the dog was loose, contained on its own property, or the police report was unclear on this issue. In the cases of a loose dog, the dog may have been a stray or belonged to someone and was not contained.
Unclear
10
On own property
30
Loose
60
10 unclear
60 loose
30 on own property
21 shots fired
The case with the most amount of shots fired occurred on April 11, 2021. There were 21 shots fired at a loose pit bull and all of the shots struck the dog. There were no other injuries reported.
"The officer continued to retrograde while firing shots at the dog. After depleting his magazine, the officer recharged his handgun and continued firing his handgun at the dog until it came to a stop along the north side of 5400 Central which it was down but still alive."
22 shots fired
The case with the most amount of shots fired occurred on April 11, 2021. There were 21 shots fired at a loose pit bull and all of the shots struck the dog. There were no other injuries reported.
"The officer continued to retrograde while firing shots at the dog. After depleting his magazine, the officer recharged his handgun and continued firing his handgun at the dog until it came to a stop along the north side of 5400 Central which it was down but still alive."
Animal control took custody of the dog and conveyed it to their facility.
REASON FOR OPENING FIRE
The most common reason for shooting is the report of an aggressive or vicious animal.
15
Dogs killed during search warrant
Dog attacked
17
Dog was reported to 911
24
Dog charged officer
25
25 dogs charged toward officers.
24 dogs were reported to 911.
17 dogs attacked people.
15 dogs were killed during a search warrant.
The most common reason for shooting is the report of an aggressive or vicious animal.
