Durham officials say suspect fleeing from authorities shoots, seriously injures dog

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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Shermaine Maurice Hammond
Shermaine Maurice Hammond
Durham County Sheriff's Office

DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Authorities in Durham have arrested a man who allegedly shot a resident's dog while trying to run away during a traffic stop.



It happened Wednesday on Gibson Road when deputies pulled over a vehicle and a passenger inside got out and fled the scene.



While running away, investigators said they believed 22-year-old Shermaine Maurice Hammond shot the animal.



The dog was seriously injured, according to officials.



Authorities said the Durham County Sheriff's Office then called a K-9 unit to find Hammond.



He was taken into custody, but charges are still pending at this time.



The vehicle's driver, Reginald Lee McCallum - who stayed with his vehicle at the traffic stop - was cited for speeding and released.



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