BCSO Detectives Investigates Dog Shooting-Reward Offered for Info

UPDATE: For those inquiring on the whereabouts of the dog when the incident occurred, the dog was properly confined on it’s owners property and in a fenced in backyard when it was shot.

CLEVELAND, TN. (January 21, 2022) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is currently investigating a dog shooting that occurred during the day time hours on January 18th, 2022, around the area of Tri Circle/Bartlett Circle NE.

During a preliminary investigation, it was discovered that the dog was shot with a pellet gun and later passed away due to its injuries.

The Criminal Investigations Division is offering a $500 reward for any information that assists with identifying a suspect in this case. Please direct your tips to the Criminal Investigations Division at 423-728-7336 or send a private message via our Facebook page.

This continues to be an ongoing investigation and more details will be provided as they become available.