SAN ANTONIO – Mario Rosalio Avila, 27, faces charges after allegedly shooting and killing a dog with a rifle. Investigators identified Avila using surveillance footage and witness testimony.
The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. on July 10 on Ozalid Lane on the South Side.
Surveillance footage showed Avila driving a gray SUV and parking next door to the dog owner’s yard, at a residence belonging to Avila’s sister. Carrying a rifle, Avila walked up to two dogs in the front yard and was heard saying “shut up.” according to police records. As the dogs barked and attempted to move away, Avila opened fire, shooting one of the dogs…