A Mother's Fight for Justice After Police Shoot Her Dog

A Controversial Police Intervention

Marlène and Lucie live in a van in Mouscron, a town on the French-Belgian border. On the night of the incident, their animals were inside the vehicle. Alerted by loud barking, police officers decided to open the van door to investigate.

According to the police’s account, Pomy ran towards them barking. Feeling threatened, one officer fired his weapon, injuring the dog in the head. "The officer must have felt in danger," said a police spokesperson.

A Serious Injury with a Glimmer of Hope

Despite the severity of the injury, Pomy survived. Lucie recounts emotionally, "She couldn’t lift her head to the right, but she wanted to fight." Within just four days, the dog began walking again, narrowly avoiding euthanasia.

However, for Marlène and Lucie, the incident raises many questions. "They will have to prove this version holds up. For now, I don’t believe it," Marlène stated.

The Police Account Under Scrutiny

The two women challenge the police’s narrative, particularly questioning the location of Pomy’s head wound, which they believe contradicts a defensive shot. The police, on the other hand, maintain that the shot was necessary to respond to an imminent threat.

For Marlène and Lucie, this explanation is insufficient. "There was clearly a mistake," Marlène insisted, resolute in her quest for answers and justice.

A Mother and Daughter Seeking Justice

Marlène and Lucie are determined to pursue their case. With support from animal protection organizations, they hope to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident. "Pomy is a member of our family. We don’t want her to be reduced to just another case," Marlène said.

The story has already sparked strong emotions in the region, amplified by local media coverage.