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November 18, 2009 in City
Deputies kill pit bull at domestic violence scene
Spokane County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a pit bull dog early today while responding to a domestic violence call at a home on Silver Lake Road.
Tyson J. Schultz, 32, was arrested on charges of domestic violence, making threats to kill, unlawful imprisonment and malicious mischief.
The incident began at 2:26 a.m. when the sheriff’s office received a call from Schultz’s wife that her husband was intoxicated and threatening to kill her. The wife and two other adults fled the house, but two girls, ages 2 and 3, remained inside.
According to Detective David Thornburg, Schultz called one of the adults and threatened to kill the kids and three pit bulls in the house unless his wife returned. Schultz also made threats to release the dogs on deputies if they entered the house, Thornburg said.
Deputies arriving to the call knocked on the doors but were not allowed in. The wife gave them a key so they could enter and get the children.
Once inside, one of the dogs attacked the deputies, which stunned the dog with a Taser. When it continued attacking, a deputy shot the dog with a .45-caliber sidearm. The pit bull attacked again and was then shot with a 12-gauge shotgun.
The children were found unharmed and sleeping, apparently not disturbed by the gunfire, Thornburg said in a press release.
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Megan_B on November 18 at 10:33 a.m.
The adults fled - but left the young children inside with the intoxicated raging man!?! SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS SCENARIO!!!
hines_don on November 18 at 11:45 a.m.
Megan you are so right!I hope these children go to some one more responsable for their sake.It doesnt sound like they will have much of a chance of having a decent childhood where they are now.
UvulaCrusher on November 18 at 12:29 p.m.
Actually, it’s advised to GET OUT and call for help. A lot of women have gone back into domestic violence situations “to get their children” and the children and the women die. Maternal instincts are one thing, but survival is another. It’s like when you board a plane. They instruct parents in the event of an emergency to put THEIR oxygen masks on first; and then put the oxygen masks on their children.
You can’t protect your child if you can’t protect yourself, FIRST!
Get out and call for help!
mfew on November 18 at 4:15 p.m.
Ya. Get out and call for help. How about that pitbull? Ehhh.
lewis8457 on November 18 at 6:43 p.m.
Dog was just doing his job protecting his territory.
Uptight_Spokanite on November 18 at 7:28 p.m.
Those kids are good sleepers! Slept through an attacking pitbull getting tasered, shot with a .45 and blasted with a shotgun. Impressive. My kids never slept so well.
Actually on November 18 at 10:01 p.m.
These girls are with a mother who loves them dearly. Have you ever had to run for your life ? If you are dead you can’t help your kids - she got out and got help immediately. She is an awesome Mom. Maybe your should know all the facts before you are so cruel to someone you don’t know or have any idea what she went through. As far as the dog…you don’t know that story either. I am glad that the Mom and the children are safe.
aqha_lover on November 19 at 4:18 p.m.
To everyone a call has been made to the paper the mother did not fled, but was chased outside then locked out she stayed there outside the entire time trying to get in then her brother gave her his key and she gave it to police!! Those children have a wonderful mother!!!