German Shepherd euthanized after being shot in dispute between owner and reckless driver

A 14-year-old German Shepherd was the victim of a dispute between his owner and a reckless driver who almost struck the dog owner Monday night, police said Tuesday.

The incident happened during a demonstration on the East Side.

“What is peaceful about a group of people marching (Monday) night at 11:00 p.m…when an individual from that crowd goes to a resident and shoots their dog?” Chief Alfonso Morales said to WTMJ.

A man walking his dog about 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 3000 block of North Bartlett Avenue was almost struck by a reckless driver, Milwaukee police said. When the dog owner argued with the reckless driver, the motorist fired several shots at the man.

He was not injured, but his dog was hit by gunfire. The injured pup had to be euthanized.

Police are asking for help identifying the reckless driver who shot the German Shepherd. Anyone with any information should call Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7401 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS.