Tennessee Deputy Charged After Shooting Seven Dogs During Welfare Check

The officer, who had been on the job for less than a month, faces multiple charges after the incident in Bethel Springs.

Connor Brackin, a former McNairy County Sheriff's deputy, allegedly shot and killed seven dogs during an animal welfare check on November 4.
The incident occurred while the dogs' owners were out to dinner, and the reasons for the shooting remain under investigation.
Brackin was charged with seven counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and eight counts of reckless endangerment.
He turned himself in to authorities after a warrant was issued and has since been released on bond.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched a probe following a request from local prosecutors.