Dog shot during robbery
Sydney, NSW (AU)Incident Date: Monday, Oct 9, 2006
Disposition: Open
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Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in which a dog was shot in Sydney's eastern suburbs overnight on Oct 9.
About 10.30pm, three men wearing balaclavas approached the front entrance of a premises in Court Avenue in Kingsford and threatened the single male occupant.
During the altercation, one of the men produced a firearm and shot the occupier's dog, a German Shepherd, in the chest.
The trio then forced entry into the premises and took numerous items, including cash and property, before leaving the property on foot.
Police were contacted and attended the scene a short time later. A crime scene was established and detectives conducted a canvass of the area.
The dog it is currently being treated by a vet for a gun shot wound to the chest.
The occupant was not injured during the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Waverley Police Station on 9369 9899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. If you have information on this case, please contact:
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Case UpdatesA German shepherd dog shot twice during a Sydney home invasion has been given a bravery award by the RSPCA for defending its owner.
Manuel de Silva was recovering from a back operation in his Kingsford home, in Sydney's east, in October when three men broke iinto his home.
Rocky was shot when he launched himself at the intruders.
Mr de Silva said he owed his life to Rocky.
"He was in front of me when the bullet went through him, and it could have been me, so I'm very grateful to him," he said.
Veterinarian John Culvenor, who looked after Rocky, said the dog had $16,000 worth of treatment after being shot in the face.
After the initial gunshot, Rocky kept attacking the intruders before being shot again.
"I don't think the first bullet would have slowed him down much at all," Mr Culvenor said.
The vet said Rocky was probably 95 per cent of the way through his recovery. | Source: News.Com.Au - Dec 18, 2006
Update posted on Dec 17, 2006 - 10:18PM |
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