Cleburne TX Cop Who Lured Friendly Dog With Kissing Noises and Then Shot it is Cleared of Wrongdoing

Soon he will be back out on patrol -- hurray -- hope he enjoyed his long paid vacay ....

[link to www.wfaa.com]

Cleburne officer exonerated in dog shooting
Lauren Zakalik, WFAA 11:22 p.m. CST December 20, 2014

CLEBURNE — A quick lapel-camera video clip shows the last time anyone ever saw Maximus the pit bull puppy alive.

It was a disturbing moment that is now considered justified.

"All we wanted to know from the beginning was 'why?'" said Amanda Henderson, the puppy's owner. "And they explained to us why. And I respect that."

For months, that's been the big question: Why did Cleburne police Officer Kevin Dupre shoot and kill Maximus, who appeared to be happily wagging his tail in the moments leading up to his death.

On Saturday, Cleburne Mayor Scott Cain announced an independent investigator found Dupre had reason to believe his life was in danger that day in August

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Dupre will return to his patrol job after Christmas break.

Max's owners say they have forgiven Officer Dupre, and urged people to move forward in a peaceful manner.