From the report filed by Officer David Kelley in shooting of 2YO black lab Arfee:
The dog was aggressively barking and growling, and it’s mouth was within inches of my face. I had the split second throught that this dog
is going to bite me, and bite me immediately. I also had the split second thought that due to the large opening in the window, I was unsure how far the dog could fit, if not completely exit the opening in the window. I was scared, and in the immediate defense of great bodily injury I fired one round from my handgun. The dog instantly retreated back into the van, and seemed as if it went to the rear of the van. Due to the aggressive nature of the dog, couple with his apparent attempt to bite me, the dog forced me to make a split second decision in circumstances that were tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving.
Complete report here.
Thoughts?