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[pct-l] Re: Dog Owner shot on trail by a nut
- Subject: [pct-l] Re: Dog Owner shot on trail by a nut
- From: Lonetrail at aol.com (Lonetrail@aol.com)
- Date: Wed Oct 13 18:10:35 2004
A confrontation between a hiker and another man at a
trailhead off Highway 87 near the Highway 260 turn
off, left one man dead Tuesday evening.
Coconino County Sheriff's Det. Scott Feagan said he
cannot release specific details on the incident
because of the ongoing investigation and deputies are
still trying to notify next of kin.
According to Feagan, a hiker coming out at the Pine
Canyon trailhead, came across another man with two
dogs.
"It appears that a hiker and an individual came across
each other," Feagan said. "The accusation by the hiker
is that he was attacked by the individual and his two
dogs."
The hiker shot and killed the alleged attacker.
"It appears, at this time, that it was self-defense,"
Feagan said. "But it will be under review by the
Coconino County Attorney's Office. They make the final
determination about whether charges will be filed."
Feagan said that at this point in the investigation,
indications are that the hiker was attacked in the
remote area, but could not elaborate.
Because detectives are still trying to locate the next
of kin, Feagan could only say the man was from Arizona
and was 43-years-old.
"The hiker is a law abiding citizen with a concealed
weapons permit," Feagan said.
After the shooting, the hiker flagged down an off-duty
forest service employee who contacted law enforcement.
The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department was first to
respond to the scene. Lt. Ray Groves said the man was
deceased when they arrived.
The dogs were taken by the county animal control
officer.
Groves said the dogs did not appear vicious to him and
never growled or barked at rescue crews.