Target: Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General
Goal: Ensure police officer faces consequences for allegedly shooting a family dog in front of children.
A shocking incident recently unfolded in Davenport, Iowa, where police officer Ethan Bock reportedly shot and killed a family dog named Myst in front of the animal’s owners, including two young children. The dog, a black retriever-mix, was allegedly running across the yard towards the officer when he opened fire. This tragic event left the family devastated, particularly the mother and two children, who witnessed the horrifying scene unfold just outside their home.
This incident is particularly troubling as it follows another reported incident involving the same officer just a few weeks prior. In that case, Bock allegedly struck and killed another man’s dog with his police cruiser. Body-worn camera footage from that incident reportedly shows Bock telling the dog’s owner, “That’s why you gotta have your dog on a leash bro,” after the collision. These back-to-back incidents raise serious questions about the officer’s conduct and his apparent disregard for the safety and well-being of animals.
The Davenport Police Department has confirmed an internal review of the shooting incident, but such a review alone may not suffice to address the gravity of these allegations. It is crucial that the Police Chief of Davenport ensures a thorough and transparent investigation is conducted and that appropriate legal and disciplinary actions are taken against Ethan Bock. Uphold community trust, ensure accountability, and reinforce the principle that law enforcement officers must act with care and responsibility in all situations.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear AG Brenna Bird,
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent incident involving Officer Ethan Bock, who reportedly shot and killed a family dog named Myst in front of the animal’s owners, including two young children. This tragic event, captured in disturbing footage, allegedly occurred on August 21 in Davenport, Iowa, and has left the community in shock and distress.
According to reports, the officer fired his weapon at the dog after it ran across the yard towards him, despite the presence of children and their mother just a few feet away. This follows a separate incident involving Officer Bock just weeks earlier, in which he allegedly struck and killed another man’s dog with his police cruiser. These back-to-back incidents raise serious concerns about the officer’s conduct and decision-making in situations involving animals.
I urge you to ensure that a thorough and transparent investigation is conducted into these incidents, and that appropriate legal and disciplinary actions are taken against Ethan Bock if the allegations are substantiated. It is essential that the Davenport Police Department demonstrates its commitment to accountability and the humane treatment of animals, and takes decisive steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Davenport Police Department
Sounds like this cop is a little trigger happy.
Just because a dog is running towards you doesn’t mean it’s gonna attack you.
This officer definitely needs to be investigated especially since a similar situation occurred prior to this incident.
I agree
I’m finding more and more that a lot of cops are big pussies when it comes to dogs. Just cuz the dog ran toward him doesn’t mean he was going to attack him and rip him apart. There’s so many gutless men that stand behind that badge and they really need to be vetted more seriously before they become police officers. And to shoot this dog in front of kids is beyond belief. This is an idiot who’s bad needs to be taken away from him.
This smug and arrogant piece of shit cop needs stopping in his tracks! But not so easy to do as the bugger is hiding behind his badge! And we all know this will be ‘brushed under the carpet and no doubt the bastard will, in a few weeks, be out and doing it again as the ‘killing and murdering gene’ is in his blood!
A difficult one to deal with as the prick has got the force behind him!
And these turds nearly alway have their backs covered!
But there are always ways and means which can be applied in these circumstances to take tossers like this OUT! I will not go into details here but—and, as I have said before, if one is determined enough or a group, these ‘ non-caring animal torturers and murderers CAN be dealt with and no repercussions later if you are very careful and have a ‘cunning plan’!!!
J.W.
Get him out! No good!
Rotten asshole cops thinking they have every right to kill innocent dogs and people! All cops need to go and get retrained how to handle situations better than being friggin trigger happy asswipes!
Fire this cop! No mercy as he shows no mercy. People love their pets, especially children. These kids will now hate cops and influence others to do the same. He’s an idiot, a really dark hearted mean cop, who sets a lousy record for the entire force. Yet this cop must pay for a funeral and placement for this dog would the family want that for a funeral. He also killed another pet with his car. This cop must have a lifelong ban so he can never own, work with, or be near any animals. This cop can’t be trusted around animals and watch out for children too. Also a mental evaluation may be needed. He doesn’t deserve any positive remarks on his work survey. This cop stinks!!!!
YES I agree!!! Fire the worthless SOB and give no aid to this SOB at all…he’s a coward hiding behind a shield and a gun!!!
Take the gun away from him as well as throw him in jail
Rotten bastard
This officer needs to be fired and then shot !
Really Christine you are for shooting him ? Wow – you are truly a wonderful human !
Seems fair to me!
Most of us would feel the same.This turd needs permanent BYE-BYE!!!
J.W.
This so-called “police officer” needs to be pulled from the force and not EVER be let back into the department!!! He’s a killer!!!
Shoot The Cop!
Wow –
IS THIS AN OFFICER COP OR JUST A MONSTER??? HE SHOULD NEVER BE A COP AGAIN.
DO THE SAME WITH HIM. NO MERCY.
I wholeheartedly agree with you. He obviously has no compassion for animals either and is a gun toting idiot.
IDEED MRS HOLDEN. RITA FRON BELGIUM.
I MEAN INDEED AND FROM BELGIUM. TO QUICKLY WITH MY LETTERS. SORRY MRS. HOLDEN.
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What the hell is wrong with these morons
Fucking cop. Probably shoots anything black….
Why is this guy an officer?
If he has a fear of dogs, then he’s in the wrong business. These innocent dogs didn’t deserve these acts of agression that he inflicted on both of these dogs. How many other animals have suffered or died because of his actions and fears?
SO SAD FOR THIS FAMILY AND THIS POOR INNOCENT DOG WHO WAS MURDERED IN FRONT OF HIS FAMILY!!
THIS COP NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS RECKLESS ACTIONS IN KILLING AN INNOCENT FAMILY DOG IN FRONT OF CHILDREN WHO GREW UP WITH THIS DOG AND LOVED IT!!! JUST SICK AND EVIL!!!
He should be removed from his job and a.full investigation needs to be done. He has now murdered 2 family dogs within 1 month ! He should have to also take a psychological test to see if he is stable enough to be a police officer! Seems he had anger issues towards animals ! That poor family has to watch helplessly as their dog was killed!!! May he rest in peace and that the family gets justice😪
All these comments would go a lot further if yall actually sent them to them to the departmentz i volved..
What race was this officer? I can guess. A running dog is not a violent dog. Pussy. Any officer that shoots before a bite actually occurs is a pussy fuck and waste of air.
These pets would not have hurt him. Maybe jumped on him.
You must be a democrat ?!
I’m amazed that with all the bad press & reputation the police are getting, they still won’t do anything to clean their own house. This pos needs to be made an example. He’ll probably get a slap on the wrist if anything. They’ll say it was justified. No wonder people don’t trust the police. I know there are wonderful police officers. Trouble is, the depts make it so you can’t tell the good from the bad and they won’t speak up against each other.
Cops in general are not trained properly in terms of animals, let alone humans.
Half the time the dogs run at you, jump on you and lick your face.
Regardless, I am tough as nails and even butt naked, could have handled this better.
punish this evil, evil piece of shit. justice for the poor dog !!!