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Deputy Fired After Shooting of Dog Caught on Video
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From https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/caught-on-tape-deputy-shoots-small-dog/1687790932
Update: Deputy Fired After Shooting of Dog Caught on Video
By: Austin Kellerman
Updated: Jan 05, 2019 09:01 PM CST
8:30 PM Saturday Update
The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office confirms that Deputy Keenan Wallace has been relieved of his duties after video surfaced showing the deputy shoot a small dog.
The Sheriff's Office posted the following on their Facebook page regarding the incident:
" Over the last 24 hours, at my request, Faulkner County Investigators have been working diligently to investigate whether Deputy Wallace violated any state law or our agency’s policies and procedures. While it appears no policies or laws were violated, I hold every employee within our agency to the highest of standards and will be forwarding the investigation to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further review.
As a result of the incident that occurred on January 4, 2019, in the Shiloh Estates Subdivision, Deputy Keenan Wallace has been relieved of his duties at the Faulkner County Sheriff’ Office."
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By: Austin Kellerman
Updated: Jan 05, 2019 09:01 PM CST
8:30 PM Saturday Update
The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office confirms that Deputy Keenan Wallace has been relieved of his duties after video surfaced showing the deputy shoot a small dog.
The Sheriff's Office posted the following on their Facebook page regarding the incident:
" Over the last 24 hours, at my request, Faulkner County Investigators have been working diligently to investigate whether Deputy Wallace violated any state law or our agency’s policies and procedures. While it appears no policies or laws were violated, I hold every employee within our agency to the highest of standards and will be forwarding the investigation to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further review.
As a result of the incident that occurred on January 4, 2019, in the Shiloh Estates Subdivision, Deputy Keenan Wallace has been relieved of his duties at the Faulkner County Sheriff’ Office."
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