City pays $282K in dog shooting

He was one of several officers who raced to the scene after receiving a report about a “loose, vicious dog” dog on Nucla Street. Moments later, the stunned dog charges out of the garage and away from the officers before one raises his gun and shoots her five times. They captured Chloe with a catch pole. This is the largest-ever settlement of its kind.

Chloe was shot and killed by police and the payment was part of a settlement to avoid a federal civil court trial.

“For the safety of the community and the officers on scene, the officer fired his weapon multiple times to put down the dog and ensure the safety of everyone”, police said after the incident.

“It wasn’t surprising. I think the prosecutor’s office was pretty conflicted in this”, Edwards says, “At that point my client did not feel much vindication so the only thing left is to pursue a civil remedy”.

After the shooting, the Commerce City Police Department released a statement based on the false information in the incident report filed by Price and fellow officers Arica Bores and Christopher Castillo. “She deserved justice for what happened to her. This has been a very hard time for me and am glad that it is now settled”.

Price was charged with animal cruelty but was acquitted by a jury in 2013, according to the Denver Post.

Animal behaviorists who viewed the video said Chloe was not acting aggressively but in a fearful manner.

Apart from the settlement, Commerce City also paid $125,227.38 in legal fees.

Earlier this month, Commerce City reached a settlement with Brandon for $262,500.