TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An 18-year-old man was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty, among other charges, after he shot and killed a Pitbull early Thursday morning, according to police.
Tampa police responded to the 700 block of East Humphrey Street regarding a victim’s dog being shot at their home.
The 2-year-old Pitbull was found dead inside the home, and the suspect, identified as Gregory Facin, was found hiding in a bedroom.
Officials said Facin shot at the dog once, and the dog walked throughout the home, slowly suffering, before dying from his injuries. Police recovered the gun and packaged cannabis ready to sell.
Facin was charged with aggravated animal cruelty with a weapon, a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of cannabis with the intent to sell, deliver, or manufacture, according to police.
He is being held at Orient Road Jail.