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NYPD Officer Charged After Dog Shot Dead | New York City News
A former NYPD officer, 61-year-old James Molloy, faces serious charges—including aggravated cruelty to animals and reckless endangerment—after allegedly shooting and killing a beloved shepherd-husky mix named Luke during a dog altercation in August 2026. The community, rallying behind Luke’s homeless owner, demands justice and accountability, fueled by outrage over the use of deadly force on an older dog. With a memorial growing at the scene and residents vowing to attend every court date, this case has become a powerful symbol of the urgent need to confront animal abuse. Molloy’s next court…
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