Allegations:
Al Phillips was at home when a neighbor informed him that Officer Pettigrew was writing a parking ticket for his vehicle, which was parked outside of his house. Phillips walked out the back of his house, followed by his 7-month-old miniature bull terrier, named Colonel Phillips, to ask the officer why he was writing a citation and to move his vehicle. Officer Pettigrew pulled out his gun and shot at the puppy twice. Col. Phillips was hit by either a ricochet or shrapnel, and ran a few blocks away, where he was helped by neighbors and then taken to emergency veterinary care. Pettigrew re-holstered his gun and proceeded to write the parking ticket. Two days later, two officers believed to be Sergeant Silva and Lieutenant Stiscak drove around the Phillips home multiple times and saw him speaking to news media. The officers returned to the home later and asked Barbara Phillips why her family was speaking with the media regarding the shooting of their dog, insinuating that they should let the matter go. After Al Phillips said he had the right to speak with whomever he wished, Sgt. Silva and Lt. Stiscak issued him a citation for allegedly having his dog off leash two days prior.