Police: Golfer Shoots Dog Several Times and Kills it For Stealing His Ball

(The AEGIS Alliance) – Puerto Rico authorities stated on Monday that they apprehended a male suspect implicated in shooting and killing a pet dog that had taken his ball on a golf course at a prominent vacation spot.

Authorities identified the guy as Salil Zaveri and also stated the shooting incident took place on Saturday at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Resort in the northern seaside city of Río Grande. Police mentioned he made use of a 9mm gun to fire shots at the pet dog many times.

Zaveri had been released from jail on a $60,000 bail, however, his passport and also driver’s license were confiscated.

Zaveri is a sales and advertising and marketing professional and also the CEO of Zaveri Consulting, LLC.

CBS News’ David Begnaud made a tweet regarding the incident:

The suspect has been identified, by an eyewitness, as Salil Zaveri. He’s an Act 22er who lives and works in Puerto Rico. He’s due to appear in court this morning. pic.twitter.com/giSVjXdEdo

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) May 9, 2021

Another eyewitness sent this video of police interviewing the suspect at the golf resort pic.twitter.com/qyNy7k2H2G

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) May 9, 2021

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