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Rutland, Vermont - August 26, 2009
An investigation by Rutland City Police finds one of its officers was justified when he shot and killed a dog.
Earlier this month, a German shepherd named Stooge was leashed on his own property when Rutland Officer Frank Post and his K-9 ran across the yard pursing a suspect. A fight between the dogs ensued. Officer Post tried unsuccessfully to separate the dogs and says when Stooge lunged at him, he shot and killed him.
Stooge's owner, John Ragosta, doesn't think the shooting was justified and wants a jury to decide if Officer Post acted appropriately.
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