Man arrested in Portland, Tennessee after allegedly shooting his own dog

PORTLAND, Tenn. – One man is charged with animal cruelty after police say he shot his own dog in Portland, Tennessee.

According to the Portland Police Department, on Saturday, Nov. 7, officers responded to a residence following a report of a severely injured dog with a critical wound to the head.

Authorities say upon arrival, they discovered the animal in “significant distress” and “determined that it had not received necessary veterinary care for its injuries.”

Officers say during the investigation, they developed evidence indicating that the animal’s owner, identified as Brockman Woods, had allegedly shot his own dog in the head while under the influence of alcohol.

Police say based on these findings, Woods was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty.

According to police, Woods allegedly resisted arrest, requiring officers to use physical force to take him into custody.

Woods was transported to the Sumner County Jail. He faces an additional charge of resisting arrest.

Authorities say the injured dog was transported to a veterinary clinic for emergency medical are, however, due to the severity of its injuries, it “had to be euthanized.”

In addition to the reported animal abuse case, authorities say on Sunday, Nov. 8, they received information indicating multiple guns were located in Woods’ residence. Further investigation revealed Woods was legally prohibited from possessing guns, police say.

During a search of the residence, police say they recovered multiple guns and several rounds of ammunition.

Due to this result, Woods faces an additional charge of unlawful possession of a firearm after a domestic assault conviction.

Woods remains incarcerated on a $5,000 bond.

His initial court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 24 at 10 a.m., according to police.