Woman files federal lawsuit against Detroit, DPD, for killing her dog while chasing someone else

DETROIT – A Detroit canine proprietor has taken authorized motion in opposition to the town and a police officer who she says shot and killed her canine whereas chasing another person throughout her property.

Native 4 did this story in September when police chased somebody who ran via a girl’s yard. When her canine got here out of the canine home, they shot him and dumped the physique in a neighbor’s rubbish can.

The incident occurred on Glastonbury off of 8 Mile Highway on Sept. 6, 2023. Tiffany Lindsay instructed Native 4 she could be the Metropolis of Detroit’s worst nightmare, and now she has filed a federal lawsuit.

“I’m going to be the worst nightmare,” mentioned Lindsay.

Lindsay confirmed Native 4 that police have been chasing individuals from an incident up the road. Officers went into her yard and encountered her canine, Jack, who was shot and dumped his physique within the trash can subsequent door.

“You have been making an attempt to cover it,” Lindsay mentioned. “You have been making an attempt to cover it. That’s Detroit.”

Her federal lawsuit says police had no warrant or motive to enter her fenced-in yard, violating her civil rights.

“They didn’t knock on my door and say nothing,” Lindsay mentioned. “He was my greatest pal, my protector. He was an emotional help canine.”

The Detroit Police Division mentioned they might not touch upon a pending case.