The incident happened Monday along Grames Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office

MILAN — Animal cruelty charges may be sought against a Milan man who recently shot and killed his neighbor’s dog.

The incident occurred about 11 p.m. Monday in the 11600 block of Grames Rd., according to reports from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Upon arrival, according to reports, deputies learned that the 12-year-old German shepherd sustained multiple gun shot wounds and was lying deceased on its owners’ kitchen floor.

The dog reportedly was let outside from its owners’ front door and was out for less than five minutes before the shooting occurred, according to the animal’s 34-year-old owner.

Reports said the man heard gun shots coming from the front of the house and reportedly saw his neighbor holding a rifle. The German shepherd was lying in the middle of the roadway when the neighbor shot him again, reports said.

Owners reportedly brought the dog in the house before calling police.

When questioned by officers, the suspect said the dog was barking and acting “aggressive” toward him while he was outside getting firewood, and he claimed the dog has caused a number of issues over the years.

The owner said his dog normally doesn’t leave the property, but police reported pawprints in the neighbor’s driveway about 15 feet from the road.

Reports said the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing charges of animal cruelty and reckless discharge.

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