Authorities are searching for a man and a woman who killed a dog over the weekend.
According to the Lakewood Police Department (LPD), two suspects are wanted after shooting and killing a dog, which is being described as a female pit bull mix, on Saturday around 7 a.m. The shooting occurred at the intersection of West 12th Ave. and Teller St.
Officers reportedly spoke with witnesses, who said that they saw one male suspect holding the dog down while his female companion shot it.
On 8/1 at 7am, LPD responded to calls of a dog who had died of apparent gunshot wounds at 12th and Teller. The male and female suspects in the video drive a silver Chrysler 300. Anyone with info pls call @CrimeStoppersCO at 720-913-7867 and reference LPD case LK20-027899. pic.twitter.com/co3oW153Jw
— Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) August 5, 2020
The female suspect, who was wearing a black, long-sleeved shirt and jeans, has been described as white or Hispanic with blonde hair; the male suspect was wearing a black t-shirt, jeans, and white shoes and has been described as white or Hispanic with dark hair. The pair could be seen in a silver Chrysler 300.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 and reference LPD case number LK20-027899.