Target: Brandon Goins, Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Tazewell County, VA
Goal: Strictly punish man accused of shooting dog to death if found guilty.
A dog reportedly became an innocent bystander in a dispute between two Virginia men. The canine, along with one of the men, was shot. While the man reportedly survived and remains hospitalized, this poor animal tragically died from his injuries.
The suspect in the shooting, James Patrick Cantrell, faces a host of charges that include use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, aggravated malicious wounding, and animal cruelty. Cantrell also apparently had an outstanding warrant for abduction. No motive for the apparent crimes has been disclosed. This suspect needs to be held fully accountable if he is found guilty.
Sign the petition below to demand justice in this troubling case.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mr. Goins,
The charges against James Patrick Cantrell are numerous and serious. Please treat the deadly crime he allegedly committed against an innocent dog with equal gravity. When he reportedly shot this animal, he violated the Virginia animal cruelty statute that includes anyone who “cruelly or unnecessarily beats, maims, mutilates, or kills any animal, whether belonging to himself or another.” If this dog belonged to someone else, the suspect also may have violated the portion of Virginia laws that condemns “malicious injury, killing, or poisoning animals owned by another.”
Do not lose sight of the fact that this case involved two reported victims, one of whom ultimately lost his life. Please prosecute every aspect of this case to the fullest extent and seek the maximum possible penalty if conviction results.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Rizwan Sayyed
lock up this jerk
THIS SADISTIC BASTARD NEEDS TO BE PUT IN PRISON!!!!!
The cruel evil punk needs to be shot and killed…one problem solved. He is a menace to all… IMO
EXACTLY CORRECT!!!!
Way too many guns in the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. Put this POS in prison and take away all his guns. The dog did not deserve this outcome. So tired of bullies and irresponsible people that think they need a gun to solve every problem they have. The gun laws in this country are way too lenient.
what a jerk
RIP SWEET BABY
Has other charges but is out, With a gun, to cause More trouble and kill an innocent dog. Prosecute Prosecute Prosecute Prosecute Prosecute. Throw away the key.
Someone should shoot and kill that bastard. An eye for an eye
This CRUWL ASSHOLE whom SHOT & KILLED this INNOCENT DOG needs to receive a FATAL GUNSHOT WITHOUT ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION given to this CRUEL IDIOT!!!!
James Patrick Cantrell, you are a POS. I hope you suffer the way you made that dog and his owner suffer. You don’t deserve anything better.
It is a fact this defendant is willing to shoot a human being. He needs to be locked up, never allowed to own guns-confiscate ones he has, and never own an animal. Make certain his cell mate is a dog lover.
Agree all comments torture this fucker then shoot him to death and beat the fuck out of him first. don’t want this bastards alive
Eye for an eye- old western days resolved overcrowded prisons
Absolute coward to shoot a dog…
Poor Baby deserves justice!
This Cantrell has absolutely no business owning a weapon of any kind. His temper outrules his thinking; this time an innocent animal has died because he has no common sense. He needs to be punished and held accountable.
James Cantrell is a slimy, snake and he needs to be severely punished for killing that innocent dog, in addition to injuring the pet parent. His behavior was despicable and unacceptable. I hope they both get justice. RIP fur baby
This is a case of MURDER and ATTEMPTED MURDER!
The law must deal with this crime AS TWO VICTIMS. NAIL JAMES CANTRELL TO THE WALL.
Poor sweet little dog. Hope your in heaven now little angel.
Throw the POS in prison. He doesn’t deserve freedom after committing horrendous animal cruelty!
Cantrell should be locked up for animal cruelty. The innocent dog suffered at the hands of this killer.