Cobb County Officers Shoot and Kill Family Dog During 911 Response Sparking Outrage and Calls for Justice

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On December 2, two Cobb County officers responded to a 911 call about a woman screaming near Powder Springs, but when they arrived, they found no signs of distress. Body camera footage revealed that when a Labrador Retriever mix named Zeta charged at the officers, one of them shot and killed the dog, prompting the Carr family to seek answers and justice for their pet. Cobb police Chief Stuart VanHoozer announced an internal investigation into the incident, expressing condolences to the family while acknowledging the emotional toll of such events on both the officers and the community.