By John Q. Hosedrinker 
A former McNairy County Sheriff’s deputy, Connor Brackin, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly shooting and killing seven dogs while responding to an animal welfare concern call. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) initiated an investigation after reports surfaced that Brackin had shot the dogs on the property, despite initially releasing one of them to the individual who made the welfare call. The TBI issued a warrant for Brackin’s arrest, and he subsequently turned himself in and was released on bond. Brackin, who was employed by the sheriff’s office for less than a month, faces seven counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and eight counts of reckless endangerment.
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A former McNairy County, Tennessee, sheriff’s deputy has been charged with shooting and killing seven dogs while conducting an animal welfare check. Connor Brackin, 24, was fired just two days shy of a month on the job after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) launched an investigation into the incident.
The dogs were reportedly the subject of an animal welfare concern call made on November 4. Brackin, the responding deputy, arrived at the property to check on the dogs, and while he released one of the dogs to the person who made the welfare call, the reason for this decision wasn’t made public.
However, for reasons unknown, Brackin began shooting, killing seven dogs on the property. The TBI was called in to investigate on November 7, and a warrant was issued for Brackin’s arrest on Tuesday. He reportedly turned himself in and was released from the McNairy County Jail on bond.
The charges against Brackin include seven counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and eight counts of reckless endangerment. The incident has sparked outrage and disgust, with many criticizing the deputy’s actions and questioning the lack of oversight and accountability within law enforcement.
The public outcry goes beyond just condemning the deputy’s actions. It highlights a growing distrust in law enforcement, particularly in light of recent events involving police brutality and misconduct. The case underscores the need for stricter screening processes for law enforcement officers, especially those entrusted with animal welfare checks.
People on social media expressed their anger and disbelief at the deputy’s actions, using strong language and criticizing both the deputy’s behavior and the perceived lack of oversight within law enforcement. Many expressed concern that this incident is not an isolated case, pointing to other instances of police misconduct and animal cruelty.
The shocking incident has prompted calls for increased accountability and reform within law enforcement. The public, understandably, is left wondering how an officer could possibly be entrusted with an animal welfare check and then end up killing the very animals they were supposed to protect.