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Asst. Fire Chief Kills Puppy in 'Self-Defense'

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 7, 2008 6:35 PM CST
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(Newser) – Neighbors are accusing a Los Angeles County assistant fire chief of beating their puppy so badly that she had to be put down, KTLA reports. Glynn Johnson attacked the dog for no reason, they say, pummeling it with a rock and trying to break its jaws. Johnson told superiors he battled the dog in self-defense. Riverside County deputies are investigating.

With sufficient evidence, the case could prompt the district attorney to press an animal cruelty charge, which is a felony. An online bio describes Johnson's sterling 30-year career, but the dog's owners say he has a history of violence. "How can any human being just murder a puppy for no reason?" said dogowner Shelley Toole as she fought back tears. "I just think he's an evil person."

Dogowner Shelley Toole cries as she talks about the incident. This man needs to go to prison for what he did, she said. Karley was my baby, and he took her away from me.
Dogowner Shelley Toole cries as she talks about the incident. "This man needs to go to prison for what he did," she said. "Karley was my baby, and he took her away from me."   (YouTube)
Karley, a 6-month old shepherd mix, was beaten to death by a Los Angeles County assistant fire chief this week.
Karley, a 6-month old shepherd mix, was beaten to death by a Los Angeles County assistant fire chief this week.   (YouTube)
Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Glynn Johnson has a stellar 30-year record, but neighbors say he has a history of violence.
Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Glynn Johnson has a stellar 30-year record, but neighbors say he has a "history of violence."   (YouTube)
Karley, a 6-month old shepherd mix, was beaten to death by a Los Angeles County assistant fire chief this week.
Karley, a 6-month old shepherd mix, was beaten to death by a Los Angeles County assistant fire chief this week.   (YouTube)
Johnson allegedly stuck his hands in the dog's mouth to snap its jaws. He is also said to have beaten the puppy with a rock.
Johnson allegedly stuck his hands in the dog's mouth to snap its jaws. He is also said to have beaten the puppy with a rock.   (YouTube)
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Originally uploaded @ http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=90a_1226020374 BY:komakazziNovember 6, 2008RIVERSIDE (KTLA NEWS) -- This is one fence between neighbors that will never be mended.Was the beating of a puppy self-defense, or animal cruelty? Now it's up to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office to try to uncover the truth."I just think he's an evil person. How can any human being just murder a puppy for no reason?" dogowner Shelley Toole says fighting t More..hrough tears.Her family can't sleep. They say Monday,...   (eltrut96)

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Guest
Nov 8, 2008 4:55 AM CST
This puppy didn't deserve this. KARMA. That sorry excuse for a human being is going to get what he deserves. Knowing I live in a world where people can do this makes me want to kill myself.
Guest
Nov 7, 2008 11:16 PM CST
This is sick. Anyone who could hurt an animal, could also mistreat a person.
maevealleine
Nov 7, 2008 7:14 PM CST
This is obscene. He should get the death penalty.

 
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