An Amazon delivery driver in Alabama shot a dog while attempting to make a delivery, prompting an investigation by local police. According to initial reports, the driver claimed the dog was acting aggressively and charged at him, forcing him to fire a single shot in self-defense before leaving the scene. However, the owner of the injured dog disputes this claim, insisting that the driver had no reason to be on their property in the first place, as they had not ordered a package from Amazon. The incident has sparked outrage and legal action, with the dog’s owner hiring an attorney to investigate the matter, and an online fundraiser set up to cover the pet’s medical expenses.
The owner of the dog, Rose Kirk, revealed that her pet, Solar, was shot in the shoulder while lying on her porch with another dog. Kirk disputed the claim that the dog was being aggressive, stating that Solar was on a leash and the driver had no reason to approach her property. In response to the incident, Kirk’s family has enlisted the help of an attorney to seek justice for their beloved pet, and an online fundraiser has been set up to help cover the dog’s medical bills. Amazon, for their part, has terminated the employment of the driver involved in the shooting and stated that carrying weapons is against the company’s policies, although delivery associates are allowed to carry dog deterrent devices as long as it complies with state and local laws.
The incident involving an Amazon delivery driver shooting a dog in Alabama has prompted outrage and legal action, as the owner of the injured pet disputes the driver’s claim of self-defense. The owner, Rose Kirk, insists that her dog was on a leash and not acting aggressively, and that the driver had no reason to be on her property as she had not ordered a package. In response, Kirk’s family has hired an attorney to investigate the matter, and an online fundraiser has been set up to cover the dog’s medical expenses. Amazon has terminated the employment of the driver involved and stated that carrying weapons is against its policies, but allows delivery associates to carry dog deterrent devices as long as it complies with state and local laws.
