E. Wenatchee Man Claims Self Defense In Killing Of Aggressive Dog

Published
June 21, 2026
Location
East Wenatchee, Washington
12000 block of Eastmont Avenue
Incident type
Shooting, Dog bite, Assault

Summary

Shooting East Wenatchee Washington in East Wenatchee, Washington: At around 9 a.m. on Saturday in the 12000 block of Eastmont Avenue, East Wenatchee police responded to reports that an Australian Shepherd had been shot twice by a tenant at an apartment complex. The tenant, who lives at the complex, claimed he fired his handgun in self‑defense after the dog attacked him; the dog’s owner, a 62‑year‑old woman, then assaulted him. Both the tenant and his female companion were briefly detained but later released, and no arrests were made as prosecutors reviewed the incident for possible charges.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
adult male At-fault party

Original reporting

E. Wenatchee Man Claims Self Defense In Killing Of Aggressive Dog

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