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A New Orleans police officer who fatally shot a puppy will face a jury lawsuit trial

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New Orleans police officer Derrick Burmaster fatally shot a puppy while responding to a call.

The dog's owners, Derek Brown and Julia Barecki-Brown , say Burmaster violated their constitutional rights.

They are seeking damages for emotional distress after they held Apollo in their arms as he died.

The New Orleans Police Department cleared Burmaster of wrongdoing in July 2023 .

Apollo was a Catahoula , a medium-sized breed known for hunting and tracking prowess.

The officer received an “oral reprimand” for not being properly equipped.

The superintendent signed off on the decision to exonerate Burmaster without reviewing the bodycam footage.

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