Dallas police officer under investigation for killing cat while on duty
DALLAS - The Dallas Police Department is investigating one of its own for killing a cat.
It happened on Aug. 21 as officers were responding to a domestic violence call in the 9900 block of Bluffcreek Drive, which is in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas.
One officer reportedly saw a cat in distress and physically killed the animal, police said.
Police did not elaborate on how or why the cat was in distress.
They also didn't released a name but said the officer was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both a criminal and internal investigation.
DPD would not comment any further because it is still an open criminal case.
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