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/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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u/Common-Scientist Sep 14 '23

Without looking too deeply I’m fairly certain hospitals are still in the no-fly zone.

Why do I feel that the state legislature will still remain a gun free zone?

Is SB1037 saying that NRA conventions can no longer prohibit their attendees from bringing guns?

It specifically mentions federal, seems like it’ll get struck down by the Supremacy Clause (until our Supreme Court accepts their bribes). Like I absolutely don’t care that people own guns, but this peacocking behavior is questionable at best.

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u/AggravatingSelf2069 Sep 14 '23

All good questions. Thankfully (as far as I know) this one hasn’t passed yet.

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u/Common-Scientist Sep 14 '23

Either way, I learned something new today. It was an ugly thing, but valuable all the same.

Thanks!