A Central Florida man was arrested for shooting a dog, he said in retaliation after it attacked his dog.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man for shooting a dog on multiple charges. Local deputies responded to the 15300 block of Otto Road near Tampa for a reported shooting in January.
When deputies arrived, they made contact with 41-year-old Aaron Allen, who admitted to shooting a 4-year-old pit bull in retaliation, after it attacked his dog, a 16-year-old Pomeranian, the day prior, according to HCSO. Both dogs died due to their injuries.
“Acts of violence against animals are unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our community,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “No one has the right to take matters into their own hands in this way, and we will hold those responsible fully accountable.”
HCSO said that Allen was arrested and charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals with a Weapon, Armed Trespassing, Discharge of a Firearm on Residential Property, and Shooting into a Building.
This is an active investigation, according to local law enforcement.
