Jennings resident says dog was shot for no reason

JENNINGS, La. (AP) - A Jennings resident claims one of his pit bulldogs was shot to death for no reason by a Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Deputy.

Jeff Davis Sheriff Ivy Woods told KPLC TV (https://bit.ly/1aVW4qR ) that the shooting happened Thursday as a deputy was on a call in the area where Jacob Authement lives. The deputy was responding to a complaint from neighbors about four-wheelers being driven in the area.

Woods says the deputy, who is a K-9 officer, felt justified shooting the dog because he felt threatened.

Authement says the dog, one of seven pit bulls he owns, barked but was not a threat.

Woods says the deputy involved will continue to work while an inquiry continues.