Alabama Family Hires Attorney After Amazon Driver Shoots Their Dog
An Alabama family has hired an attorney after their dog was shot and injured by an Amazon driver attempting to deliver a package to their home. The incident occurred outside Birmingham, and although police declined to charge the driver, the Kirk family claims that the dog was chained on the porch and that the driver had no reason to be on their property. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover the cost of the dog’s veterinary expenses and has hired a Birmingham-based attorney to investigate the matter.
Surveillance Footage Shows Amazon Driver Shooting Dog
Surveillance footage released by the Kirk family shows the moment the Amazon driver shot their dog. The video shows the two dogs, Solar and Lunar, lounging on the porch as the driver slowly approaches. When the driver notices the dogs, he draws a handgun and shoots Solar as the dogs run off the porch towards him. The family argues that the driver had no reason to approach the dogs if he believed they were a threat.
Police Determine Shooting as Self-Defense
After responding to the incident, police determined that the driver shot the dog in self-defense. Patrol officers interviewed the driver, who claimed that the dog was being aggressive and charged at him. The driver fired a single shot in an attempt to get away. Police concluded that there was no further investigation needed as it was a case of a delivery driver defending himself.
Dog Suffers Injuries but Survives
Despite being shot, Solar, the Kirk family’s dog, survived but now suffers from internal bleeding. The bullet entered his shoulder and exited through his chest. The family has started a GoFundMe page to raise funds for Solar’s veterinary expenses. They remain hopeful for Solar’s full recovery and are focusing on healing emotionally after the tragedy.
Family Hires Attorney and Seeks Justice
The Kirk family has hired a Birmingham-based attorney to seek justice for their dog. The attorney will investigate the matter further and provide legal counsel to the family. They aim to hold the Amazon driver accountable for his actions and advocate for proper compensation for Solar’s injuries.
Similar Incidents Across the Country
This incident comes amid another case in Georgia where an Amazon driver was accused of attempting to steal a family’s puppy from their front yard. These incidents raise concerns about the safety and treatment of pets during Amazon deliveries. As of now, Amazon has not responded to requests for comment on these incidents.
Analyst comment
Positive: Family sets up GoFundMe page to cover dog’s veterinary expenses.
Negative: Dog shot and injured by Amazon driver.
Neutral: Family hires attorney and seeks justice, surveillance footage reveals shooting, police determine shooting as self-defense, similar incidents across the country.
As an analyst, the market will likely not be significantly affected by this news. It may lead to increased scrutiny and calls for better safety protocols for pets during deliveries, but overall, it is not expected to have a major impact on the market.
