Sheriff's deputy fired after allegedly killing seven dogs during an animal welfare check

MCNAIRY CO., Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – A former Memphis sheriff’s deputy was fired after allegedly shooting seven dogs during an animal welfare check.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, former McNairy County Sheriff Connor Brackin responded to a home to check on the dogs.

The dogs were the subject of an animal welfare call made Nov. 4, deputies said.

For unknown reasons, Brackin began shooting and killing seven dogs as soon as he arrived on the property.

Authorities said Brackin released one of the dogs to the person who made the welfare call, but it was not made clear why.

An arrest warrant for Brackin was issued on Tuesday.

He was charged with seven counts of aggravated animal cruelty and eight counts of reckless endangerment.

He has since turned himself in and has since been released on bail.

The sheriff’s office said Brackin was employed a total of two days earlier than a month before his firing.