I find it absolutely appalling. There is no need to KILL a dog unless it's attached to an officer's leg or body and injuring him. Otherwise, there is so many other options... I do not understand why guns are always used so quickly.
Here is a whole page with tons of stories:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dogs-...88434097845629
It happens a LOT. And it's absolutely ridiculous. No excuse! As said, dogs will act different in scary or tense situations. That does not mean they deserve to die. If a cop came into my house, Jackson would most likely bark like crazy and act 'aggressive'... he's the farthest thing from aggressive though, and if a cop decided to shoot him, I can't even fathom. These are FAMILY pets.