May 282 min read

Male caught on video punching a dog in the face prompts police investigation in Miami-Dade County

Updated: 3 days ago

- Florida, USA -

The Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating after a distressing video posted by Only in Dade went viral and sparked outrage among the community.

The video shows a male punching a dog in the face multiple times while holding him/her by the leash. The incident is believed to have taken place in a neighborhood in Homestead on 288th Street off 167th Avenue.

Police tell me that “This video was sent to MDPD on Sunday, May 26, via a Crimestoppers tip. MDPD South District immediately initiated an investigation.”

Police have identified the male seen in the video and have confirmed the address.

At this time there is no word as to whether charges have been filed.

Police said: “Once the investigation concludes, we will provide updates.”

The Homestead Police Department issued a statement regarding this case and part of it read: “The Homestead Police Department is aware of a video circulating on the internet that depicts a male abusing a dog. This incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Miami-Dade Police Department. We understand that the content of this video is deeply disturbing and has caused significant concern within our community and beyond. We want to assure the public that animal abuse is taken very seriously, and we are committed to supporting the Miami-Dade Police Department in any way necessary.”

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