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Police shooting of dog remains under investigation

The internal investigation by Brock when the officer fired now I don't have that. They took
Inkster police into the shooting four times, striking the animal. ” that from me,” Brock said.
of dog by an officer is ongoing, “They took my best friend I've got bills I've got to pay. “The members of the Inkster
according to an official state- from me. Four times they shot Police Department are without
ment from the department. him. Everything just happened I lost out on work. question saddened by the loss of
A 4-year-old mastiff, owned so fast,” Brock said. He claims I lost my best friend. anyone's pet, and we send our
by Inkster resident Brad Brock, the dog walked past another sympathy to the owner, however,
was shot and killed by an Inkster person at the scene and was I lost something that helps me through life. it is incumbent of pet owners to
officer earlier this month. “hyper and happy and then he be responsible with their ani-
According to Brock, the dog was walked next to me and they (the mals. In this instance, you have
shot as it approached the officer, police officer) shot him.” he was still wagging his tail. He I've got to pay. I lost out on work. a pet owner who had a dog near
attempting, Brock said, to greet Inkster police said that the was still wagging his tail. He was I lost my best friend. I lost some- the main thoroughfare, with
him. officer feared for his life when just such a loving dog. He was thing that helps me through life. high numbers of both vehicular
Brock said the incident the large dog walked toward just such a loving boy,” Brock The thing that helps me get and pedestrian traffic, without a
occurred after he made a 911 him. The officer's body camera said. through life,” Brock said. Brock leash. And without sufficient
call to the police to report an had stopped working prior to Brock rushed Moose to a vet- said the dog helped him cope control of the animal. Again, this
altercation at a nearby gas sta- the incident, according to police erinary clinic where the dog was with the loss of his leg as the investigation is ongoing.”
tion on Michigan Avenue. His officials. Brock insisted that the pronounced dead. Brock said he result of a motorcycle accident. Brock said he intends to con-
dog, Moose, was not on a leash at dog was gentle and posed no is now in debt for the treatment “He's been with me every step of tact a lawyer about filing suit
the time and was approaching threat. “Even after he was shot provided to his dog. “I've got bills the way since my accident. And against the department.
Official holiday events scheduled in City of Romulus

The traditional tree lighting ceremo- place at the Romulus Historical Park
ny in Romulus will begin with hot cocoa Pavilion, 11147 Hunt St. and officials
and snacks before newly-elected Mayor said there will be parking available
Robert McCraight officially welcomes throughout the downtown area and on
Santa to the city. Hunt Street, on a first-come, first-serve
The official dedication and presenta- basis.
tion of the key to the city to Santa is set to Officials also reminded residents that
take place at 6:30 p.m. and this year will the Romulus Recreation Department
include a holiday performance by the Mother and Daughter Winter Fairytale
Romulus High School Choir. Residents "Par-Tea" is set for 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
will be encouraged to join in singing car- Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Romulus Athletic
ols and there will be holiday vendors on Center. This event includes the sampling
site for gift shopping. Photos with Santa of several teas, a light brunch and the
will be available after the dedication for opportunity to dress up for the occasion.
$10 each. Reservations will accepted only until
This year, the family-friendly, free Nov. 29. Prices for the event are $20 for a
event will also attempt to "Stuff the Bus" couple, and $10 for an additional adult
with non-perishable food donations to and $5 for a child younger than 17.
help the Romulus Helping Hand facility Another traditional holiday celebra-
in the city. There will be a school bus on tion in the city, Brunch with Santa, is set
site and those attending the free holiday for 10:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets for brunch
event are encouraged to bring items to are priced at $12 per child and include
fill the bus for giving to the less fortunate the meal, story time, a photo with Santa
in the community. Romulus Helping and a special holiday craft. Adults can
Hand is a food pantry and thrift shop enjoy brunch for $5. Tickets must be pur-
that helps local families in need, located chased by Monday, Dec. 6 and are avail- Last year, Santa Claus was virtually welcomed to Romulus by city officials and grade
at 37510 West Huron River Dr. Supplies able in the Community Development student Ezabella Brewer. This year, residents are invited to the free event at Romulus
are running low and food donations are Office at Romulus City Hall. The brunch, Historical Park.
needed, especially at this time of year. which till take place at the Romulus hours, organizers said. Romulus Recreation Department. For
The tree-lighting ceremony will take Senior Center, will last for about two Both events are organized by the more information, call (734) 941-8665.