Family Awarded $333K Million For Cops Slaughtering Dog

A jury awarded a Chicago family $333,000 for the death of their dog at the hands of Chicago police.

In February 2009, Thomas Russell III and his brother, Darren, claimed they heard several police officers executing a narcotics warrant in their building’s hallway. They opened the door when they heard someone say “police,” said Amanda Antholt, the family’s attorney, in a statement.

Thomas opened the door. Officers pointed their guns at them and handcuffed Thomas, who was then 18, and Darren, who was 16.

The boys asked officers to allow them to secure their dog. Officers shot and killed the 9-year-old Labrador named Lady, Antholt said.