Roy police say man was within his rights when he shot, killed woman’s dog in park
Dec 11, 2024, 6:29 AM | Updated: 10:03 am
ROY – A woman is mourning her dog after it was shot and killed in a city park Tuesday. Roy City Police said the man who shot the dog was within his rights.
Nina Isturis-Gramly said she was walking in West Park with her two dogs, her newborn daughter and her mom, who was visiting from out of town when the confrontation occurred.
Her mom, Ingrid Isturis, said Ruby, a German Shepherd mix, was on a leash but pulled hard when she saw another dog.
Ruby, a German Shepard mix, was shot and killed in West Park on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Courtesy, Nina Isturis-Gramly)
“Ruby just got away,” Isturis said. “She’s a friendly dog. She got away, ran towards the other dog.”
Police said a man walking his service dog on a nearby trail thought Ruby was acting aggressively. KSL TV was unable to contact him, and police have not given out his name.
“Another dog that was off leash came up aggressively and was being aggressive and attacking his dog,” Sgt. Josh Taylor said.
Isturis-Gramly and her mom said Ruby wasn’t barking, growling or lunging.
“She was just being friendly, wagging her tail, excited,” Isturis said. “From that moment on, pop.”
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