Case Details

Dog fatally shoy Coxsackie, NY (US) Incident Date: Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 County: Greene Disposition: Open Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case ID: 12786 Classification: Shooting Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in NY (US) Animal was offleash or loose Reward: $3,000 Login to Watch this Case

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the Nov. 21 shooting death of Baron, a 6-year-old German shepherd, who belonged to a Coxsackie Police Department sergeant.

News reports give the following account: A Coxsackie Police Department sergeant's German shepherd was found dead, shot once between the eyes, a few yards away from his Coxsackie home on Nov. 21. Sgt. Mark Barkman said his 6-year-old dog, Baron, was a fixture in the community and was used to teach children through the "Kids & K-9" program.

Catskill State Police is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 518- 731-8122. The reward offered in this case, including The HSUS' $2,500 contribution, is $3,000.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
518- 731-8122

References

HSUS Press Release - Dec 12, 2007

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