By: Kristen
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A
Lexington police officer admits to his neighbors, he shot and killed their
family dog.
The neighbor tells WKYT he
plans to take civil action because the officer won't face charges.
"You've killed one of my
children. I said that's how I feel. That you've just murdered one of my
children," explained Scott County resident Brian Geary.
Angel had been a member of
Geary's family for 12 years. He says she roamed outside with their chickens,
and he was surprised to hear his neighbor, a Lexington police officer, accuse
Angel of trying to kill his.
"As a police officer, he
should have been able to use a little bit more common sense and a little bit
more tact than what he did," noted Geary.
Officer Jeff Brangers told us
off camera he's sorry for what happened. He says she's the fifth dog he's shot
at, and if any others go near his coop, he'll shoot them too. Under Kentucky
law, if an animal is pursing his livestock, he can shoot.
"Everybody around here has
dogs. People on this street are worried because dogs get loose," said
Geary.
The Scott County Sheriff's
Office told WKYT that there was no criminal intent from either party, and that
the issue is considered a civil matter. They will no longer investigate.
Geary can't save Angel, but
he's trying to keep Officer Brangers from shooting another like her. He is
consulting attorneys, and may pursue further legal action