“There were no good options” – ASIRT says Lethbridge Police Officer will not be charged after running over deer

Jun 26, 2019 | 4:12 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A Lethbridge Police Officer, caught on cell phone video Jan. 8, 2019 running over a deer on Scenic Drive multiple times in a 15-minute time span, will not face any criminal charges.

According to ASIRT’s findings, the option to use a firearm on the critically injured animal was too risky given the location of the injured deer, nearby homes, apartments and the busy traffic conditions.

The only options available to the officer were cutting the young mule deer’s throat, killing it with his baton or a tire iron, or running it over with his vehicle.

The Alberta SPCA, along with Alberta Fish and Wildlife were also involved in the investigation.

“There were no good options” – ASIRT says Lethbridge Police Officer will not be charged after running over deer

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