Actor Angie Harmon has been left ‘traumatized’ after an incident over the Easter weekend.
Taking to Instagram yesterday (April 1), the Law & Order star revealed that one in every of her dogs, Ollie, had died.
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Not solely that, however she informed how a supply driver bringing meals to her North Carolina home had shot the canine, consequently killing him.
In an emotional submit on the social media platform, Harmon defined that she had used Instacart, which offers a service much like firms like DoorDash however specialising in delivering groceries.
She wrote: “This Easter weekend a person delivering groceries for Instacart shot & killed our valuable Oliver. He bought out of his automotive, delivered the meals & THEN shot our canine.
“Our ring digital camera was charging in the home, which he noticed & then knew he wasn’t being recorded.”
She defined that though they referred to as the police they did not take any additional motion.
“The police let him go b/c he claimed ‘self protection’,” she wrote. “He didn’t have a scratch or chunk on him nor had been his pants torn.
“He shot our canine with my daughters & myself at home & simply saved saying, ‘yeah, I shot your canine. Yeah I did’.”
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In a separate submit on her Instagram Story, Harmon wrote: “To the person who took Ollie away from us: your actions are despicable and inexcusable. You’ve not solely robbed us of a beloved member of our household however you have additionally traumatized us past measure.
“The reality that somebody might commit such a heartless act is past comprehension to me and I’m devastated that I did not get to say goodbye to him.”
People took to the feedback to supply their sympathies and condolences over Ollie’s loss of life.
One person wrote: “Oh my god, I’m horrified and past disbelief… I can’t even begin to think about. Stunned.”
A second replied: “I’m so extremely sorry. This is actually heartbreaking. Sending you’re keen on and energy.”
A 3rd posted: “Oh my God, Angie I’m so horrified and devastated for you! That is the unthinkable! I’m so sorry sweetheart and so sorry for your loved ones and your valuable Ollie.”
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Instacart has stated that it’s involved with Harmon, and is working with legislation enforcement on the incident.
A spokesperson for Instacart told USA Today in a press release: “We had been deeply saddened and disturbed to listen to about this incident.
“We don’t have any tolerance for violence of any form, and the consumer account was instantly suspended from our platform.”
As per EW, a consultant for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department stated: “On Saturday, March 30, 2024, shortly earlier than midday, officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s South Division responded to a residence… for a report of a canine being shot. Upon arrival, officers positioned and spoke to all concerned events.”
“The investigation revealed {that a} supply driver arrived on the residence to ship consumable items,” the assertion continued. “The driver informed officers {that a} canine attacked him whereas he was on the residence and that he defended himself by firing a single gunshot, hanging and mortally wounding the canine. Another canine was current on the residence however didn’t attack.
“No prison prices have been filed in relation to this incident, and CMPD just isn’t at present in search of any further events. CMPD’s Animal Care and Control additionally responded to the scene.”
UNILAD has reached out to Instacart and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for additional remark.
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