Dogs that killed Garner 7-year-old put down
Wake County Superior Court Judge Vince Rozier on Friday handed the decision on the fate of two dogs that killed a child back to the Town of Garner, where the April attack happened.
Posted — UpdatedOn Friday, Wake County Superior Court Judge Vince Rozier handed the decision on the fate of dogs back to town leaders, saying, "There is a common-sense solution."
Minutes later, Garner Chief of Police Joe Binns told WRAL News the animals would be euthanized.
"They did everything they were supposed to do," the Whites' attorney, John Kirby, said. "The town had no right to deny the permit."
- keep them in a secure enclosure;
- pay a $500 dangerous dog permit fee;
- and make sure the dogs are always under the control of a responsible adult.
Paul Gessner, representing the Town of Garner, said, "The town has not been unreasonable, [and] has acted appropriately under the law. ... The town followed the legal guidelines in the ordinance."
"This has gone farther than it should have," he said. "To the parents, I'm sorry you've had to endure this."
After the hearing, those parents expressed gratitude for the decision.
"It was about Jayden, and I'm so thankful he brought her name up so that Jayden can be remembered," Trevaskis said. Her husband, Jayden's father, called the ruling "the first step in a lot of relief."
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