[theDentist]

Even if the Police can see the kid shooting at their dog, they have no way of knowing if he’ll next aim at them, or if the bullets will hit someone behind them etc. Sorry sir, you raised a punk, and a stupid impetuous one at that. And he died for his quick-thinking stupidity.

[Dianna]

I think it is absolutely reasonable to assume that after the guy shot the dog, he would likely shoot at the police officer.

The police dog undoubtedly did more to help the community than our "innocent" citizen here.