Dog Triggers Shooting in Columbus | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

A dog in Columbus’s northeast side triggered a chaotic chain of events: it charged an officer during a domestic call, causing the officer to trip, and the second officer accidentally shot his partner—though the officer is expected to recover. This isn’t the first time the dog has caused trouble; in November, it chased an officer, leading to shots fired at the animal. The owner surrendered custody to animal control and faces multiple charges. Tragically, the dog, injured in the latest incident, was euthanized. The focus now is on the accidental shooting, under standard investigation, while no…