Crime & Safety
Retired NYPD Officer Accused Of Killing Homeless Man's Dog In Yorktown Heights
Yorktown Police charged James J. Molloy, 61, with aggravated cruelty to animals and reckless endangerment.
Updated on: August 7, 2026
A retired New York City police officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly fatally shooting a dog.
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Matt Steele, who is experiencing homelessness, told police that on Wednesday night, his dog, a 12-year-old shepherd-husky mix named Luke, broke off his leash and approached a man walking a dog along busy Route 118 in Yorktown Heights.
Steele told CBS News New York the two dogs started "scuffling," and before he could reach the dogs, the other owner allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Luke, killing him.
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