The "man bites dog" story has evolved into "man shoots dog"---A comment on our heavily armed 2nd Amendment society.  

Condolences for the loss of your dog, a family member.  Condolences also to the man who felt he had to shoot it.  Bear in mind that no one planned this---It was an unfortunate convergence of circumstances involving a small child, an aggressive dog, and a man with a gun; one that all parties have to now move forward on, as neighbors.  Let APD do their jobs, and try to work toward forgiving each other