On March 8, someone called police after Oreo got loose and ran around the neighborhood, according to reports. At that time, the neighbor who later shot the dog told police that Oreo had jumped at him in his front yard and bit his left thigh. Police reports note a hole in the left leg of his pants, but no evidence the dog made contact with his skin. After that altercation, the neighbor pointed his handgun at Oreo, but did not shoot. Police cited Kies for dog running at large and no rabies inoculation tags.