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Caledonia family wants neighborhood to feel safe again as suspect in dog's shooting, death appears in court

Nicholas Schmidt faces a felony animal mistreatment charge and a resisting charge after investigators say he shot Chili with a pellet gun.

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A Caledonia man accused of shooting and killing a family's dog made his initial appearance in Racine County court Thursday.Nicholas Schmidt faces a felony charge of animal mistreatment with a dangerous weapon, which could mean up to 7.5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.Court Commissioner Sally Hoelzel set a $2,500 cash bond Thursday. Schmidt is expected back in court on Sept. 23 for a preliminary hearing. Watch the Full Story BelowThe sh…

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TMJ4 broke the news in Milwaukee, United States on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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