VIRAL VIDEO: Parkersburg Trooper Aims Gun At Dog, Woman Intervenes And Is Arrested

(08/18/2015)
PARKERSBURG, WV - A disturbing video of a West Virginia state trooper appearing to push a woman to the ground after she engaged him while he aimed his pistol at a dog has gone viral.

In the video, just moments after seeing the trooper draw his gun on the dog, the woman is heard shouting, "You can't do that," before confronting the officer. The officer then grabs her by the arm and appears to push her to the ground.

The dog appears to be chained, family members say it posed no threat.

It is unclear why the trooper drew his pistol at the dog. Troopers were reportedly there after receiving a call about two neighbors having a dispute.

SEE VIDEO