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A New Orleans police officer who fatally shot a puppy will face a jury lawsuit trial

New Orleans police officer Derrick Burmaster fatally shot an 18-week-old puppy named Apollo in April 2021 while responding to a domestic disturbance call in the Lower Garden District.
The shooting occurred when Apollo approached Burmaster, who feared being bitten, though multiple internal investigations found the dog posed no threat and the shooting was unjustified.
In 2022, Derek Brown and Julia Barecki-Brown filed a lawsuit against Burmaster and the city of New Orleans, alleging violations of their constitutional rights and pursuing damages for emotional distress, while the police department cleared Burmaster of misconduct in July 2023.
The New Orleans Use of Force Review Board concluded unanimously that Burmaster's actions were unjustified, while Independent Police Monitor Stella Cziment expressed disagreement with his clearance, stating she did not believe it was consistent with department policy.
The forthcoming federal trial underscores ongoing controversy over police use of force against animals, amid at least 11 fatal shootings by New Orleans officers between 2012 and 2022.

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