Puppy shot, killed by neighbor Lanexa, VA (US) Incident Date: Friday, Sep 22, 2000 County: New Kent Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: Kenneth L. Matthews

Case ID: 3416 Classification: Shooting Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in VA (US) Animal was offleash or loose Abuse was retaliation against animal's bad behavior Login to Watch this Case

Kenneth L. Matthews of Lanexa was charged with killing a neighbor's puppy with a 12-gauge shotgun.

Matthews said the 8-month old mixed breed puppy tore up his yard and got into his garbage.

The owner, Laura Cowles Loftin, said the puppy usually stayed inside and that Matthews had never complained. The puppy was a Mother's Day gift from a grandchild.

Matthews was charged with killing an animal that belonged to another, discharging a firearm within 300 feet of a residence and possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony.

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Richmond VA Times-Dispatch -  Sept 22, 2000

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