NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Months after a canine was shot and killed at Percy Warner Park, a spokesman for Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has introduced no expenses might be filed in opposition to the shooter.
The announcement comes months after prosecutors stated they had been nonetheless reviewing the case to find out if there was any wrongdoing when a person killed the German Shepherd whereas it was off its leash in Percy Warner Park. The overview got here after backlash when prosecutors initially introduced the shooter wouldn’t be charged.
Witnesses advocated for the canine, saying the canine was pleasant and meant no hurt. The man stated the canine made him worry for his life and state law permits anybody with a allow to have a gun in a park.
That supersedes a Metro Parks rule banning weapons in all public areas.
A memorial was arrange on the park in honor of Duke, the canine who was shot. Flowers, notes and canine toys had been specified by the grass on the park, and sticks had been rigorously placed to spell out “Duke.” A portray placed on the memorial reads, “Of all the sights I love in this world, near the top of the list is this one: Dogs without leashes.”
State legal guidelines require dogs to be on leash until for looking or herding functions.
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