The Pittsburg Police Department in Pittsburg, California arrested two women on Thursday allegedly involved in a “disturbing” incident caught on video showing one of the women violently kicking a three-pound dog.
Police arrested Lagashia Williams and daughter Graciela Amar for several felonies after the video showed Williams confronting her mother’s neighbor and then allegedly telling her daughter to kick Albert Lope’s 2.8 pound pup, Gigi. The video, shared on social media, which quickly went viral, showed the women laughing after the tiny dog flew into the air and landed against a planter.
Police arrived at the home after a neighborhood argument. The women had already left, but an investigation began, and the women involved in the argument and subsequent kicking of the dog were asked to come forward and speak with authorities.
we want to assure everyone that gigi is safe at home this evening while the two suspects are currently in County Jail.
The video posted showed one of the women kicking the tiny dog with such force, Gigi flew up into the air. Lopez had been out on his driveway washing his truck when the two women approached, and the argument commenced. Lopes stated that Lopez’ daughter accused him of yelling at her mother. The day before the animal cruelty incident, Lopes’ neighbor had backed into some plants on his property. As the argument heated up, the older woman told her daughter to kick Gigi. The daughter then left briefly and retrieved a gun from their vehicle.
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The owner posted a GoFundMe campaign to cover Gigi’s veterinarian expenses. Gigi suffered liver damage and injuries to her legs. Anyone who has information regarding this incident or the individuals involved is asked to step forward. If you possess any details that could aid in the investigation, please reach out to the tip line at (925) 252-4040.
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