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Deputies use 12-gauge shotgun to shoot pit bull

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by Associated Press, Spokane Co. Sheriff's Dept.

Posted on November 18, 2009 at 7:14 AM

Updated Wednesday, Nov 18 at 5:29 PM

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The following is a press release from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office:

Early this morning around 2:26 am, deputies responded to the south 11000 block of Silver Lake Rd on a domestic violence call. Anna Schultz (25) called 911 stating she was arguing with her intoxicated husband. Anna's husband, Tyson J. Schultz (32), had also made threats to kill her.

An adult roommate and a brother of the Schultz's also lived in the Silver Lake home. These adults and Anna fled the house due to Tyson's threats. However, the 2 and 3-year-old Schultz daughters were not able to get out with their mother.

Tyson called the brother threatening to kill the kids and pets in the house unless he brought Anna back. The Schultz's had three Pit Bulls in the house, one of which was feared would attack law enforcement. Tyson made threats to release the Pit Bulls on law enforcement if they came into the house.

Deputies responded to the house to check on the safety and status of the children. They tried knocking on the doors, but were not allowed entry. Anna gave deputies a key to the house so they could retrieve the children.

Once deputies made entry into the house, one of the Pit Bulls charged them. The Pit Bull was tasered, but re-attacked the deputies. During the second attack, the Pit Bull was shot once with one of the deputies' side arm. Still, after being shot with a .45 ACP round, the Pit Bull tried to attack the deputies again. The Pit Bull was then shot and killed with a 12-gauge shotgun round.

Tyson was then taken into custody without incident. Tyson was arrested for domestic violence, making threats to kill, unlawful imprisonment, and malicious mischief. The daughters were found unharmed and sleeping on the parents' bed. They did not wake up during the shooting of the Pit Bull.

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Spokane County sheriff's deputies used a stun gun on an attacking pit bull dog. It didn't stop, so they shot it with a .45-caliber handgun, and it still kept coming. They finally killed it with a blast from a 12-gauge shotgun.

The sheriff's office says the dog was killed early Wednesday as deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at a home.

Deputies arrested a 32-year-old man who had been drinking and threatened his family. Two daughters, ages 2 and 3, who were inside the house were unharmed and slept through the dog's shooting.

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throwback115 said on November 18, 2009 at 7:32 AM

Nice shot boys!

deuleuxieesxi said on November 18, 2009 at 7:51 AM

I really dislike the SPD and dont ever care what happens to them, but this time is the first time in my life that I have actually felt happy about what they have done! One less pitbull in this wretch of a World. Thanks SPD! Those things are dangerous and will not stop attacking till they are dead!!!!

skime said on November 18, 2009 at 8:47 AM

Looks like two more "pits" to go.

kgothmann86 said on November 18, 2009 at 8:48 AM

That makes me sad that this man would have even considered allowing his dog to do that, especially with the reputation that they have. I know we've all heard it a hundred times over but these dogs are incredibly smart and do what they are TRAINED to do. Why would you want to make such a powerful and intelligent dog so mean? It's not fair to the animal. The Police did what they had to do to protect themselves and should never be blamed for that, i blame the man who made that dog the way he was.

beebur said on November 18, 2009 at 8:53 AM

To Anna- Get out now, for the sake of your own sanity and the saftey of your children. It will be hard, but will payoff ten fold in the years to come. Good luck to you.

janessadawn said on November 18, 2009 at 8:56 AM

sounds like they should have used the extra ammunition on the husband. it says something about what those little girls are used to being around if they slept through the whole violent ordeal, because on top of gun shots I'm sure there was a lot of yelling and sirens, etc. someone needs to investigate the whole family; the dad won't be in jail forever (if very long at all).

zoomzoom said on November 18, 2009 at 8:59 AM

Hmmm...I don't agree with the genocide of pitbulls comments. I do think the owner of this dog, however, should also be charged with using his animal as a weapon against law enforcement. Clearly these officers had to protect themselves but I do think the owner should be held responsible for the dog's unfortunate demise. This attack didn't happen because the dog was a pit...most dogs will attack someone aggressing on their owner, they don't distinguish between "law enforcement" and any other type of intruder invading the home.

valleyman said on November 18, 2009 at 9:20 AM

First... this was not the SPD, but rather the Sheriff's Office, and secondly, it's sad that you would choose to make comments that you don't care what happens to law enforcement... They care what happens to you and the rest of the public... Grow up and stop using such hateful rhetoric.

vistadome1 said on November 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM

ah, pit bulls....their such a lovely breed of dogs, so gentle with children....they should all be euthenized with their generally stupid owners.

wouldibsu said on November 18, 2009 at 10:29 AM

Pitbulls are pitbulls. They're not some sweet, shy lap dog until some Goober feeds it gunpowder or torture-trains it. They are hardwired to do what they do regardless of how they are trained. Every one of them is a ticking timebomb. If you believe pitbulls are not predispositioned to do what they do, and that only the ones raised and trained to be vicious are dangerous, you're another idiot that believes this, and you are wrong. This belief is nothing more than that. A belief. A myth. Go educate yourself on this breed. The facts may startle you. I hope this woman and her children stay safe, and their situation gets better.

dickcheneyrocks said on November 18, 2009 at 11:19 AM

SPD still sucks - BUT finally they shot something worthwhile!!!! All you pitbull owners can just shut the hell up right now cuz your dog is as crappy as this one and every other crappy one that ends up on the news. "Intelligent" dogs??? Not a single one that I've ever met - THEY ALL SUCK!!! JUST LIKE SPD!!!!

canyouthink said on November 18, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Its about time they put pit bull in a story. I almost thought no one commented anymore.lol Nothing like two words to get all the panties tied in a wad.lmao

shorty2 said on November 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM

This would bad on me but i own two pitbulls and it is all in how you rise the dog to be even little punt pupppies can be mean just like a pitbull so all those mouths that are say stuff abot pitbull needs to rethink be cause it dont matter what can of breed t is you can train them just like a pitbull my don't mis behave they have not bitten any one and they are two years old and five years old

jessewa said on November 18, 2009 at 12:27 PM

I agree with most of you, it is not the dogs fault the owner is a complete moron. My brother has a pit bull that is a big baby. She was a pound puppy, he saved her and she is like a big kid. If there trained to be aggressive, they will be just that. Someone said the owner should be held responsible for the attack on law enforcement, I completely agree...the dog was threatened and then used as a weapon, and it was treated as a weapon. I feel sorry for the dog and the owner can rot in jail...too bad he will be out in a few days :(

westy said on November 18, 2009 at 1:57 PM

wow..that made some noise!!!! Bad dog!!!

makingtracks said on November 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM

"dikcheneyrocks"...you're and idiot. This involved the Sheriff's Department, not SPD. Please educate yourself on the simplest facts before opening your substantial pie-hole. "Shorty2"....you didn't need to tell us your a pitbull owner. You gave it away with your horrible grammar and use of the English language. I agree that it's all in how "you rise the dog," and "all those mouths that are say stuff abot pitbull needs to rethink." Point well made! :)

canyouthink said on November 18, 2009 at 2:34 PM

MAKINGTRACKS..Does it really matter sheriff/spd?Its a badge.They take you to the same spot/write the same ticket.By the sound of it dikcheneyrocks hates both them.

deuleuxieesxi said on November 18, 2009 at 3:34 PM

All of you "pit" lovers need to shut up. Its not in how you raise them, thats a bold face lie. I have had two, TWO of my brothers attacked by pitbulls and sent to the hospital, both unprovoked. ( and the owners claim that its a loving family dog. you shut your mouth) I dont know where you get your information, but a pitbull is hardwired to attack with a certain trigger. It only takes but that one trigger to set a pitbull off and then, well you know what happens. You people make me sick. You pit owners will see that one day, that as soon as you find out what that trigger is, your dog will be a demon. no matter how you trained/raised it or how much you think its a "loving family dog". This breed should be banned from Spokane to protect children and much smaller "prey".

canyouthink said on November 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM

deuleuxieesxi ..What is a pit bull?

skime said on November 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM

Canyou, It's a plain killler! Thats what they are wired to do. Also, it is a dog owned by a complete moron that would leave a loaded gun next to a two year old, and think that would be safe.

mrwodger said on November 18, 2009 at 5:12 PM

Don't know why anybody would want that breed of dog, hell they're not even good looking, In fact they're not only mean but ugly. Ah just figured it out, mean and ugly just like most of their owners. In my humble opinion of course.

jessboogie said on November 18, 2009 at 5:18 PM

Here we are again folks....... A couple of things, Yes, my Pomeranian would attack if someone approached me in an aggressive manor, but the difference is..........size. My Pom (toy pom actually) couldn't hurt much of anything. That's why we have small dogs, because we also have CHILDREN. My four year old could punt my dogs like a football if the dog got ugly with her.....not that she has, but you catch my drift. When you have kids you have to think about things like this. Just like child-proofing your home.You don't want an animal in your home who is bigger and stronger that your kids! (DUH!) Oh, and all you pitt-lovers who claim "The owners are to blame wa-wa-wa", or "other dogs attack too blah-blah" I say to you....PU-LEEEEZ! Shut-up would you? How many times are you willing to defend a breed that is in the news CONSTANTLY for bad behavior? I say "BAN THEM!' Get rid of them and the "bad owners" wont be able to victimize them (sniffle) RIGHT? Yes, right.

canyouthink said on November 18, 2009 at 7:05 PM

Isnt this "profiling" skime "It's a plain killler! Thats what they are wired to do" Hum and you want to kill all pit bulls(all terriers) what kinda wiring you got.The dog never did nothing wrong he/she was doing what any dog would do defend their home. I dont own pits but I do own German shepherds(come on in my yard we will see what they are wired to do)hahaha..My car is unlocked

vegasman said on November 18, 2009 at 9:21 PM

The deputies shot the wrong animal. This is a man, who, so long as a breath of air remains in his body, will make life a living hell for this woman. Leaving him is no longer an option for her since he will never accept that. A restrining order is meaningless to someone who has no respect for the law to begin with. I truely feel sorry for this poor woman and her children.

btcaler said on November 19, 2009 at 9:04 AM

Here we go again trigger happy officers, I agree the husband needed to be arrested but it's obvious the sheriff department lacks leadership and common sense you do not fire you're weapon if no one else is armed it was not the pit-bulls fault he was just protecting his territory those arrogant trigger happy officers could have killed the innocent bystanders the children by a stray bullet they need to start using the common sense they learned in school and start applying it in the field or choose a different career field if I were the superior of these officers I would fire them for being arrogant and not using common sense and tell them to grow up and stop thinking just because they have a license to fire there weapon that they think they are powerful and cool and they are above the law, think again I am a taxpayer paying you're salary use the brain god gave you and think before reacting!!!!! BTC

makingtracks said on November 19, 2009 at 9:42 AM

"btcaler"....take a breath! Use a period in a sentence one in awhile! Oh, and please don't kid yourself about having even a SHRED of knowledge about what an officer or deputy does. You couldn't do their job in a million years...it's obvious by your complete lack of common sense AND the fact that you are obviously uneducated. So, if you had been there, you would have let the pit chew your face off? Good one! Well, you would never be there...because you lack the courage, and would never qualify to be law enforcement. Oh, and check the end of this SENTENCE for what a PERIOD looks like. Now, back to flippin' burgers for you.

dukeofearl said on November 19, 2009 at 12:43 PM

Man I have never seen so much garbage as a couple of these readers. Did you people actually read this article or did you have your kid read it for you. To the cop hater you sir really should try Valium you obviously have no idea what a police officer does. Most cruisers in the states have it written right on their cars To Protect and to Serve, oh gee I forgot you can not read. You must be a criminal to have such a hate on for law enforcement or did some officer doing what he is been paid for write you one to many tickets. 95% of police officers love their jobs and do everything in their powers to enforce the law. They enforce the law not make the laws You really get my blood hot because you probably could not tell a person what sets you off, if you even know. Thank you deputies for doing a thankless job where some moron would prefer to put a round in you just because you dare to put on a uniform and do your sworn duty and return home at night to your family

kgothmann86 said on November 19, 2009 at 4:25 PM

to dukeofearl ... well said :)