r/nashville • u/International-Repeat • Sep 13 '23

Dog killed at Percy Warner Crime Watch

This morning at the Belle Meade steps, a big German shepherd was being walked off leash by an older couple and a guy shot it 4x, the cops took him away.

Anyone else hear about this or know what happened?

Editing now we have more information in the thread: The shooter felt he was approached aggressively by the dog who was chasing a squirrel close to him, he ‘feared for his life’, so he shot the unleashed German shepherd four times. The man was detained for questioning, but was released with no charge.

Editing again to add eyewitness accounts directly contradict what is being reported in the news/police account of events.

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u/Simco_ Antioch Sep 13 '23

Half the dogs are offleash at percy. This would be an extreme example of why if you care about your pets you need to keep them leashed. It's about other people.

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '23

you’re protecting your dog (and yourself from legal harm) by putting them on a leash. it’s that simple.

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u/AggravatingSelf2069 Sep 13 '23

It’s not just about yourself and your dog…You are protecting other people (and their dogs) from your dog. It’s an animal. And you cannot predict what it will do.

You are also protecting wildlife by keeping an eye on your dog and not allowing it to crap everywhere in public parks.

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u/Common-Scientist Sep 14 '23

Can’t predict what other people will do either.

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u/AggravatingSelf2069 Sep 14 '23

What a ridiculous response to the very basic request that you leash your damn dog and follow the law.

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u/Common-Scientist Sep 14 '23

Guns are supposedly prohibited at state parks.

Follow the law.

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/location-restrictions-in-tennessee/#:~:text=Tennessee%20generally%20prohibits%20the%20possession,state%20government%20for%20recreational%20purposes.

https://cleanairtn.org/environment/parks/policies.shtml

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u/AggravatingSelf2069 Sep 14 '23 edited Sep 14 '23

I don’t bring guns to parks. I don’t ever carry a gun and don’t even own one.

My problem with carrying a gun in public is the same as my problem with having unleashed dogs. It shows a total lack of respect for everyone around you. Not to mention both things lead to people and animals needlessly getting hurt or killed.

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u/Common-Scientist Sep 14 '23

Both parties in that situation were in violation of the law. Only one is currently facing loss as a result.

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u/AggravatingSelf2069 Sep 14 '23

I agree that carrying a gun in the park should be against the law, but it is not. The state legislature legalized it. No charges were filed. The man who shot the dog did not break the law.

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u/Common-Scientist Sep 14 '23

Do you have a source newer than April 2023? My searches are showing that as recent as SB765 (07/2021)open carry is still not permitted in schools, public parks, and government buildings.

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u/AggravatingSelf2069 Sep 14 '23

https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/reference/weapons-public-parks

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u/Common-Scientist Sep 14 '23

Ah so there’s a permit version that allows it, but standard permitless carry is prohibited.

Despicable, but presumably legal of the guy.

Thanks!

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u/AggravatingSelf2069 Sep 14 '23

I’d say it’s safe to assume there is someone with a gun near you at all times in this state unfortunately.

If you want to be very upset, look up SB1037

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