Overview
- Police records and body camera footage show a Thiensville officer fired on two unattended dogs near Cedarburg and Highland roads, with one dog killed and the other wounded.
- The encounter took place on April 23, when the officer said one dog changed demeanor and advanced, prompting him to shoot multiple times.
- The officer was placed on administrative leave while the department opened an internal probe and then resigned before that review concluded.
- Local reports identify the officer as Richard McCormick and describe video that appears to show him firing repeatedly; the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is now leading a criminal investigation at Mequon's request.
- The surviving dog was found days later, treated at a veterinary facility and is expected to survive while rescuers and advocates call for clearer police policies and training on handling loose animals.