SoCal cop kills beloved family dog during botched search for suspect: ‘She died slowly’
A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy entered a resident’s backyard during a stolen‑vehicle investigation and shot the family’s rottweiler, Daisy. The incident occurred on May 4 and authorities later determined the vehicle was not linked to the homeowner. The family has filed a claim and alleges misconduct and lack of transparency from the department.
- ▪The deputy entered the Serna property without consent and opened fire on the dog after it began barking.
- ▪Authorities later concluded the stolen vehicle had no connection to the Serna home.
- ▪The family filed a formal claim, a prerequisite for a potential federal civil‑rights lawsuit, citing mishandling of the dog’s remains and withheld records.
- ▪Attorney Tim Scott said body‑camera footage showed deputies joking about the shooting and that key evidence has been withheld despite public‑records requests.
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Metro SoCal cop kills beloved family dog during botched search for suspect: ‘She died slowly’ By Daniel Farr Published June 27, 2026, 1:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A San Bernardino County family is demanding justice after a sheriff’s deputy allegedly stormed into their backyard during a stolen vehicle investigation and fatally shot their dog — a case now escalating into a legal battle with accusations of misconduct and a stunning lack of transparency by law enforcement. The confrontation unfolded May 4 just before noon, when a deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a reported stolen car in a neighborhood where resident Jesus Serna lives.
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