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Actor Angie Harmon mentioned on Monday that an Instacart driver shot one among her dogs useless throughout a cease at her home in North Carolina over the weekend.
Ms Harmon, identified for her roles in Law & Order and Rizzoli & Isles, posted on her Instagram to say that the person had noticed that her Ring doorbell digicam was inside charging, delivered her meals after which shot the canine.
“He shot our dog with my daughters & myself at home & just kept saying, ‘yeah, I shot your dog. Yeah I did,’” the actor posted, saying her “precious Ollie” was gone.
The incident occurred on the south facet of Charlotte simply earlier than 12pm on Saturday.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department informed The Independent that the driving force informed officers the canine had attacked him when he arrived on the home.
“He defended himself by firing a single gunshot, striking and mortally wounding the dog,” an announcement learn. “Another dog was present at the residence but did not attack.”
No legal expenses have been filed, the division mentioned, and officers weren’t looking for any further events. The division’s Animal Care and Control staff additionally attended the scene.
“We are completely traumatised & beyond devastated at the loss of our beloved boy & family member,” Ms Harmon added in her put up.
The Independent approached Instacart for remark however didn’t instantly obtain a response.
The supply firm told NBC News that it had suspended the unnamed driver and reached out to Ms Harmon.
