A dog was killed in Percy Warner Park — and it might've been legal
On Sept. 13, a pet German Shepherd named Duke was shot and killed at Percy Warner Park. Nashvillians are concerned for what this says about animal rights, gun rights, and safety.
Just over a month after the fatal shooting, many Nashvillians are still feeling shocked and confused about how something like this could happen, particularly in a dog-friendly, public place. Our city's laws require all dogs to be leashed (unless hunting or herding), and Duke was off-leash but under control of an electronic collar, or e-collar. In addition, it is illegal to have a weapon within a public park in…
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