Bodycam footage released after Cobb County officer shoots, kills family dog

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Cobb County police released the body camera footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of a family’s dog.

Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said there is an active investigation into what happened, which he believes will provide answers to the department on how such incidents are handled.

“Are we doing what we should as a profession? Are we doing what we should as an agency,” VanHoozer said about the incident. “Is there anything we can do to impact this in the future?”

According to VanHoozer, it began with a 911 call of a woman screaming for help before the call disconnected. Two officers then responded to Macland Road near Corner Road in Powder Springs.

In the footage, the officers are seen walking up to the home near the area where the call came from. A man is seen opening the door, and police are heard identifying themselves and asking about reports of screaming in the area.

The video then shows one dog come outside after the closed door opens, while a woman holds back another do, Zeta, by the collar. Zeta is seen breaking free and running toward the officers, barking.

The officers are heard yelling at Zeta before shots are fired, eventually killing Zeta. From the video, it is unclear if there was physical contact between the officer and Zeta.