Case Details

Dog shot with pellet gun, owner killed
Ault, CO (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Nov 2, 2003
County: Weld
Local Map: available
Disposition: Not Charged

Person of Interest: Eric Griffin

Case ID: 1822
Classification: Shooting
Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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Accused of killing Richard Hammock in a dispute that allegedly started over a barking dog, the neighbor will not be charged with either crime because of Colorado's "Make My Day" law which protects residents protecting themselves from intruders.

According to ABC News and the Associated Press, Griffin wounded Hammock's dog with a pellet gun when he was upset by the dog's barking.  The dog's owner (Hammock) then allegedly went to his neighbor's house carrying a 3-foot board.  The neighbor's girlfriend reportedly told police she heard breaking glass and a shotgun blast.  The neighbor allegedly told his girlfriend he fired when Hammock tried to enter the house.

Weld County District Attorney Al Dominguez was reported as stating that Griffin had no choice because of the "Make My Day" law.

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