LEHIGH ACRES, FL - A simple traffic stop involving a bicycle in Lehigh Acres led to a Lee County deputy firing off a shot to protect one of his own. It happened near Gilbert Avenue just west of Gunnery Road. Deputies tell us they attempted to stop a suspect on a bicycle outside of the Dollar General store on Gunnery Road for riding without a light. Thats when the suspect ran away from deputies. A helicopter and K9 unit were called in to help search for the suspect. While tracking the suspect in a wooded area, a K9 unit was attacked by an unleashed Pit bull. Thats when a deputy in pursuit shot the Pit bull. We spoke to the Pit bulls owner, Michael Rivera. Rivers says the entire incident happened on his property -- which he says has an invisible fence system. The Pit bull is receiving treatment from animal control. River tells us his dog isnt doing well. The K9 is expected to be okay. nbc-2/story/27751384/pit-bull-shot-by-lee-deputy-after-attacking-k9-unit#.VKmTuVfkp9t
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:27:25 +0000