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APD Looking For Alleged Dog Killer
Akron police are looking for a 26-year-old Akron man who is accused of fatally shooting a dog late Sunday morning.
A 35-year-old man told police that he was walking the golden retriever mix in the 400 block of West Waterloo Road when a man standing in a driveway pulled out a handgun from his car and shot the dog in the chest.
Police say the suspect, later identified as Kenneth P. Walker, 26, of West Waterloo Road, jumped into his car and fled.
Police have signed a warrant for Walker for discharging a firearm, weapons under disability and cruelty to animals.
According to police, Walker should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Akron Police Department at (330) 375-2490.
Hearing Set For Man Accused Of Killing Canton K9
The man who's accused of killing Canton police K9 officer Jethro appeared in Canton Municipal Court this morning for his arraignment.
A preliminary hearing for Kelontre Barefield has been scheduled for January 22nd at 1:30 p.m. and his bond remains at $5 million.
Barefield is accused of shooting K9 Jethro three times during a burglary at Fisher Foods in Canton last weekend.
Hundreds attended Jethro's funeral service Thursday afternoon.
Previous Coverage:
VIDEO End Of Watch: Canton Police K9 Jethro
Bond Set at $5 Million For Alleged K9 Killer
AUDIO: Jethro Donations Pour In
UPDATE Canton Police K-9 Jethro Passes Away
Police K-9, Suspect Shot in Canton Burglary