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Deputy Shoots Dog During Arrest Attempt | Jefferson City News
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A tense standoff in Missouri turned deadly when a deputy shot a dog that lunged at him during a warrant service, after pepper spray failed to deter the aggressive animal. Footage from body cams shows the incident, though the full video was withheld due to a partially visible minor in the background. The sheriff’s office emphasized the deputy’s belief the dog posed an immediate threat, and while they expressed sympathy for the loss, they stand by the officer’s actions. Michael Smith, the subject of the warrant, was later arrested and bailed out.
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