Arkansas sheriff’s deputy fired after shooting dog

Published January 6, 2019 4:35am ET



A sheriff’s deputy in Arkansas has been fired after he shot a dog Friday afternoon.

Faulkner County deputy Keenan Wallace has been relieved of his duties after he discharged his gun near a man and injured the dog. Faulkner County Sheriff Tim Ryals announced Saturday evening that Wallace, a K-9 handler, “fell short” of the standards he expects of his deputies to “protect and serve” residents of their community.

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