Police Officer Sacked after he was Filmed Shooting a Chihuahua - PHOTO

A police officer has been sacked after he was captured on camera shooting a chihuahua, the dog owner filmed the officer shooting the dog.

Animal lovers were left furious when footage emerged of the police dog handler opening fire on the tiny dog.


Deputy Keenan Wallace was responding to a call about an aggressive dog in the city of Conway, Arkansas when he shot the pet.

In the clip, the officer can be seen speaking to a resident as two small dogs run around on the grass.

One of the dogs starts barking when the homeowner, Doug Canady, refuses to go to the road to speak to the officer.

The officer then shoots the Chihuahua, which can be seen writhing in pain.

Mr Canaday then started shouting: "Are you f***ing kidding me? You're f***ing kidding me."

Deputy Wallace replies: "I told you."

The dog, a Chihuahua mix named Reese's, was rescued by Mr Canaday and weighs less than (4.5kg) 10lb.

Speaking to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Mr Canaday said Reese's needs surgery for a broken jaw.

The clip has since gone viral with social media users demanding Deputy Wallace be prosecuted over his actions.

He is facing charges for close use of raffle to the populace.