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
I lived in IA for a long time and I used to visit Davenport!. That Cop is a lowlife piece of subhuman excrement!. I’d love to ran him over and shoot him afterwards.
Bird brain won’t do anything!! She’s as worthless as the cop.
It is very obvious the cop doesn’t give a shit about anyone or animal. Absolutely No Tolerance Towards Animal ABUSERS n Cruelty. An eye for an eye fits this crime n should be the punishment. Paws Matter
This ‘gun-happy’ bugger could just as easily ‘shot’ one or the other of the children in their garden. I expect that the bastard would have said something like—“ Well, both of the children came running towards me and looked threatening so I had to shoot them”!!
This murdering prick needs to be seriously GONE!!! By any means possible.
J.W.
This heinious monster cop needs to be put down, he is a danger to society! He’s the reason everyone wants to defund the police!!!!
Exactly
That cop is a piece of shit!!! Abuse of power!!! Poor animals didn’t deserve this!!! Fuck you pig!!! Put 2 in his worthless body!!!
Exactly what this cunt cop needs! Animals are living, feeling beings the same as humans. But it is humans who are the problem here.
They steal their habitat, murder them for monetary gain, torture them for ’sick crush’ videos, beat them to death to name just a few. And then we EAT THEM!!!
They do not stand a chance against this world that is FAR too ‘over-populated’ with grasping and greedy humans!!! If the Bible is true, then let there be another WORLD CLEANSING to rid it of all the flotsam that will never change it’s ways. Killings and murder happen every hour of every day and we have got so used to it that no one really cares!
It is obvious that humans WILL destroy the world as we know it but unfortunately it would take the good with the bad.
Really the only way to put a serious end to all animal abuse worldwide though!
Just my thoughts people. And I maybe wrong. So, definitely open to any criticism or whatever anyone may have!!!
J,W.
Amen to that. Bastard needs his face bashed in. I have no time for piece of sh*t douchbags with a badge on a power trip.
Surely there are protocols a police officer must follow when entering someone’s property? No matter the reason for their visit, they have to show some respect and patience while the homeowner sorts things out before brazenly entering. This cop clearly doesn’t have the right aptitude or attitude to be an officer. A rude Macdonald chip fryer maybe…..
Unacceptable. Give him time in prison . He’s no cop just another gun happy cop that wants to shoot any living creature . He’s a danger to society and should be fired immediately,
I’ve watched this video numerous times, and it’s obvious that he lured the dog toward him-if you stick your hand out, a dog will come running in anticipation of a treat, belly rub, etc. The dog became aggressive to protect his family when he saw the officer draw his weapon and start to shout. This poor family, and their beloved pet, deserve justice. This POS should be fired and never be allowed to “serve & protect”, ban him from owning guns, attend anger management/sensitivity training, and pay for therapy for the kids!!!
He lured the dog??….Jesus Christ…POS goddam cop
It really is a pity that the owner did not have a gun handy. Then he could have shot this ‘motherfucking’ cop right back!!
May have had to go through the courts for a dismissal and could then have pleaded ‘self defence’. And with the other dog this’pissant’ cop killed, ( ran over on purpose)’ he would say that he thought the demented bastard cop was going to shoot HIM!!
Definitely worth it as a try has to be made. And also get as many newspaper reporters there to verify the case! Very sure there would be a lot of support!
A stand must be made against these bloody ‘renegade gun toting cops’ to stop the buggers in their tracks!
These are sick minded bastards hiding behind a bloody tin badge and dealt with accordingly by any means possible!
J.W.
The officer in question has shown his utter disregard for the lives of pets belonging to the people he was hired to serve. He must be fired and prevented from working for any other police department. This officer gives a bad name to decent police officers.
Agree 100% !!
Sack the worthless inbred cop he is a criminal what is wrong with your country this is a stackable offence
This guy doesn’t deserve to be a cop. He has no respect for humans or animals. He should be punished for his trigger happy shooting, of this families sweet pet. Also he was very sarcastic when he ran over the man’s dog. He should not be allowed to be a cop because he has no respect, period !
His badge must be revoked and never allowed to enter the force again. He must be jailed. People? cannot just go around shooting animals willy-nilly.
Cops need better training on how to handle dog encounters while on duty. This heartbreaking incident is prime example. Instead of deadly force being used on this poor dog who was protecting his property, the trigger happy cop could have used a taser. The sound alone probably would have scared off the dog and the owner could have retrieved their dog without being harmed. I understand this cop was also recently accused of running over another dog. Clearly this cop does not like dogs. Not only does he need to be made accountable for the death of this dog, the police department needs to revamp it’s measures on dog encounters and train its cops to use other means to handle dogs other than using deadly force.
The only training that this ‘psycho’ cop needs is a bullet through the back of the bastards head!!
J.W.
This dog hating cop just goes to prove that intelligence & common sense are not a requirement of the job. He’s an absolute disgrace & a coward to boot. He can’t be allowed to get away with this. At the very least, he should be removed from patrol duty, have his gun removed, & given a desk job. He’s too dangerous to be allowed out on the streets.
I’m sick and of these over inflated , self-important ,bullies behind badges , who are actually insecure , less than in this world , using excessive and inhumane force over every person or animal that they deem less important .
I always say shame on the instirution and “BOYS CLUB ” who cover up and condone . You are worse .
Sending my love and prayers for the broken -hearted , and traumatized ,family of this beloved pet . This dog is worth a million more than the coward , abuser loser who ended his life .
Shame on all of you . Karma is coming for you .. you know what you deserve
Only good karma and healing will bestow this loving family .
Cops who have NO MORAL STANDARDS shall not work as cops. This over-inflated bully needs to be fired from his position and harshly punished with many years in jail!!!
Animals shall not be victims of human psychopathic sadists!
THIS COP IS A LOWLIFE BASTARD WHO SHOULD BE FIRED AND JAILED. BEFORE GOING TO JAIL, I THINK THE DOG’S (HE KILLED) FAMILY SHOULD HAVE A CRACK AT SHOOTING THE COP. IF THEY MISS HE’LL GO TO JAIL; IF THEY DON’T MISS…JUSTICE SERVED!
Ambush that fucking piece of shit cop.
Those who live by the sword will die by the sword
That evil bastard must hang! He is a cruel sadistic killer and he deserves the death penalty! This psychopath doesn’t belong in our society as a cop! I hope he will burn in hell SOON!!
Death penalty for bastard cop,SOB,burn in hell,coward! Justice for dog +RIP