Dixie, a Labrador retriever from Ohio, was tragically shot by a police officer after she ran out of her home and approached him. The officer, called to assist in the neighborhood, reportedly perceived Dixie’s approach as a threat to his safety and chose to use lethal force.

Dixie’s owner insists that her dog only wanted attention and displayed no aggression. The incident has sparked significant outrage among community members, who have organized protests and a social media campaign under the hashtag “Justice for Dixie.” Currently, the officer involved is on administrative leave pending an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.

Dixie deserves justice, and the community is rallying to seek accountability.