A dog is alive, despite being shot in the face and locked away in a kennel to die. According to the Flagler County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Jamier Lee shot the dog in the snout and then put him in a kennel, in a bedroom of his Seminole Woods residence.
In a release, the authorities stated:
The Sheriff’s 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received several calls from neighbors of the Seminole Woods residence claiming they heard dogs barking and crying and a gun shot. Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Deputies arrived to 21 Seaman Trail East and made contact with Lee who denied hearing anything.
Based on Lee’s behavior, and a smear of blood on his face, deputies reached out to detectives for assistance. They explain:
Shortly after the initial contact with Lee, his behavior and mannerisms became concerning and deputies witnessed him sweating excessively with what appeared to be freshly smeared blood on his face. They also observed a freshly dug hole in the corner of the backyard and Lee hosing off his back lanai at one point.
After being questioned, Lee admitted that he had shot the dog after a family member allegedly was bitten. The authorities said:
Lee claimed he jumped out of bed, retrieved a firearm, picked up the dog, walked outside and shot the dog once in the head. He then dragged the dog back inside, locked it in the kennel, and attempted to clean the bloody patio to prevent anyone from knowing what happened.
Deputies entered the residence and found the dog who was “clearly in pain.” They learned that the dog had been locked in the kennel for at least two hours. The pup was transported to Flagler Animal Hospital for care and is expected to survive.
Sheriff Rick Staly commented on the cruel incident:
This is a sick and twisted individual to try and reprimand an animal and leave it to die. I’m glad the dog is doing well and expected to make a full recovery. I’d like to thank the detectives who were able to gather enough evidence to arrest this animal abuser along with Animal Control for helping get this dog to safety and taking care of his medical needs. Also to the neighbors who contacted us to report this incident, you may have very well saved this dog’s life. This was a great team effort everyone involved and I hope this guy never gets the privilege of owning a pet again.”
Lee is charged with Felony Cruelty to Animals and Tampering with Physical Evidence; he was arrested without incident and transported to the Green Roof Inn on $7,500 bond.
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