Woman shot by Lawrence officer after killing dog, pointing gun at police

LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is investigating after an officer shot a woman who allegedly killed her dog and aimed a firearm at them Sunday night.

According to the department, just before 9 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a woman pointing a gun at another woman near 47th and Richardt Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers heard noises coming from a detached garage and observed a light inside. When they approached the garage, they manually opened the door to find a woman inside. Police said she was yelling, holding a small dog in her left arm, and a gun in her right hand…

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