A man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after confronting and physically assaulting three college students who allegedly shot his dog more than 40 times with BB guns during their holiday break.
According to reports, the incident began when the students, home from college, were using BB guns for target practice and turned their aim toward a neighbor’s dog. The animal sustained over 40 pellet wounds but survived after receiving emergency care. The students were charged and later punished with a fine and community service.
The dog’s owner, however, was outraged by what he saw as a lenient penalty. In an act of anger and frustration, he went to the students’ house and challenged them directly, reportedly telling them to “fight someone your own size.” Unknown to the young men, the man was a trained black belt in jujutsu.
Witnesses say the confrontation quickly escalated into a violent altercation that left the three students bloodied before police arrived at the scene. The man was arrested on assault charges and later sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Speaking after his sentencing, the man expressed no remorse for his actions, saying only, “Kids need to learn there are consequences for their actions.”
The dog is currently recovering at the man’s mother’s home and is expected to make a full recovery.
The case has sparked debate on social media, with many sympathizing with the dog owner’s anger, while others argue that taking the law into one’s own hands is never justified.
Authorities have since reminded the public that animal cruelty and violent retaliation are both criminal offenses that can lead to prosecution.
