MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A dog dragged behind a pickup truck on Tuesday has now died from its injuries. Representatives from Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Services confirmed the animal passed away on Friday. The dog was originally rushed to a local animal clinic after being dragged for roughly 600 yards on Burleson Lane.
Detective Andrew Quintal says the dog was tied to the truck with a chain or rope that eventually snapped, leaving the animal in a ditch. Witnesses spotted the truck between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. near the Justice Drive intersection. The Sheriff’s Office is now asking anyone in the neighborhood to review their security camera footage for any signs of the vehicle.
If you have information or video that could help solve this case, call Detective Quintal at 615-904-3054 or email aquintal@rcsotn.org. Detectives and PAWS employees are working together on the investigation and thank the public for the tips received so far.
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County authorities are seeking public assistance following a disturbing animal cruelty incident reported late Wednesday evening. Witnesses informed sheriff's deputies that a dog was dragged behind a pickup truck between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. along Burleson Lane. The reported abuse occurred in the vicinity of Justice Drive, sparking an immediate response from local law enforcement.
Detective Avery Quintal is spearheading the joint investigation alongside personnel from Rutherford County Pet Adoption and Welfare Services (PAWS). Officials are currently working to identify the vehicle and driver involved in the case. Investigators are urging residents in the Burleson Lane and Justice Drive area to review home surveillance or doorbell camera footage from the specified timeframe. Any video evidence showing a pickup truck or the incident itself could prove vital to the ongoing inquiry.
Scroll down for photos of the dog today and to see the photo that may have captured the suspect vehicle. Individuals with information or relevant recordings should contact Detective Quintal at 615-904-3054 or via email at aquintal@rcsotn.org.
