SoCal cop kills beloved family dog during botched search for suspect: ‘She died slowly’
The family filed a claim against the sheriff’s department, alleging mishandling of remains and withheld evidence in the case.
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Metro SoCal cop kills beloved family dog during botched search for suspect: ‘She died slowly’ By Daniel Farr Published June 27, 2026, 1:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A San Bernardino County family is demanding justice after a sheriff’s deputy allegedly stormed into their backyard during a stolen vehicle investigation and fatally shot their dog — a case now escalating into a legal battle with accusations of misconduct and a stunning lack of transparency by law enforcement. The confrontation unfolded May 4 just before noon, when a deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a reported stolen car in a neighborhood where resident Jesus Serna lives.
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