Officer Shoots Dog, Hits Partner | Columbus News

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

A Columbus police officer fired at a Rottweiler that charged him during a July 14th call, accidentally striking his partner who was responding to a domestic dispute. The dog, which had previously attacked officers in November 2023, was euthanized due to its aggressive behavior. Bodycam footage shows the dog breaking free and running toward officers, with one officer yelling not to shoot. The officer who fired, Zachary Moistner, had been with the force for two years; his partner, with five years of service, was injured by the stray bullet. The dog’s owner now faces charges for failing to…