I am so sorry that the couple lost their beloved pet.
Any dog will run up to someone who approaches their property.
Bubba would totally run up just to say hello.
Can’t see why a policeman would be so afraid of a small dog like that. Why can’t they wait and see.
Fear. Training. Both complicated by reports of a “Pitbull” on scene all compounded drove this tragedy. He just reacted more than he assessed. Just my supposition. At some point sound judgment has to influence training and reactions. (And how abt reviewing SOP in these matters nationwide) This hoped for good judgment might well have lead the officer to the correct address. And sadly, a deceased PB type dog I reckon if it existed.