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Border Agent Allegedly Shot, Killed Pet Dog During Migrant Sweep at Texas Home
Homeowner Hell
Border Patrol Agent Shot and Killed My Dog …
Feds Say Pooch Was Aggressive
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A Texas man is accusing a Customs and Border Protection agent of fatally shooting his pet dog during a sweep for undocumented migrants at his home — but the feds say the pooch was at fault because it was too hostile.
Although the shooting went down in early September … the story of what happened stayed under the radar until this past weekend and TMZ just got an update from the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees CBP.
A spokesperson for DHS tells us … CBP agents entered the El Paso residence with consent from the homeowner. While they were inside, the owner’s dog, named Chop, “aggressively charged [at] the agent” and “fearing for his safety, the officer discharged their firearm.” DHS says its is currently reviewing the matter.
Through his attorney, Chop’s owner, Seth Daw, says he’s absolutely heartbroken over the sudden death of the family’s 7-year-old Rottweiler because he believes the killing was “senseless, cruel, and entirely avoidable.”
The attorney, Marisa Ong, says “Border Patrol agents entered a private home under the pretense of an investigation, took advantage of the homeowner’s cooperation, and shot a restrained, non-threatening dog.”
Ong also claims Seth warned the Border Patrol agent about Chop, and the agent put the canine in the bathroom for its own safety while the feds searched the rest of the home.
But, Ong says, Border Patrol dismissed the warning and opened the bathroom door, letting Chop out to get shot by the agent. CBP agents reportedly visited Seth’s house after they received a tip about the home’s previous owner.
Seth is now gearing up to file a lawsuit against the federal government over the death of poor ol’ Chop. Stay tuned.
Jessica Simpson
This Mansion Was Made For Selling
… Relisted for $17.9M
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Jessica Simpson ain’t one to quit … she’s giving her Hidden Hills, California crib another shot on the market — relisting it after a quick month-long timeout.
The singer’s trying to offload the 7-bedroom estate for a cool $17.9 mil — the same price she dropped it to back in January when she first tried to move it … smack in the middle of those L.A. wildfires tearing through the region.
BACKGRID
Nearly a whole year’s passed, but the place must’ve kept some bad mojo ’cause it’s still struggled to sell … especially since Jessica first listed the mansion for $22 million back in September ’23, and it’s been fighting for a buyer ever since.
It’s not like this place isn’t insane — 13,274 square feet on 2.25 acres, wild views, and every A-list perk you can think of … luxe appliances, a spa that practically begs you to move in, a guest house with its own kitchenette — this lot is a straight-up dream pad!
Hopefully, giving it a month-long breather after yanking it from the market in November will work some magic and finally get it sold.
Bret Harrison of Coldwell Banker Realty holds the listing.
Jets’ Kris Boyd
Person Of Interest Arrested
… After NYC Shooting
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An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd … a person of interest was taken into custody in Buffalo on Monday, TMZ Sports confirmed.
Law enforcement sources say a 20-year-old man was arrested in Western New York just hours ago … and is currently on his way back to the Big Apple to face charges in the case.
NYPD and U.S. Marshals were both part of the apprehension.
Boyd was shot outside NYC hotspot Sei Less — an Asian fusion restaurant a few blocks away from Times Square — around 2 AM on November 16.
The 29-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen, leaving him fighting for his life in critical condition. A few days later, KB took to his Instagram to share an update with his followers, saying he was starting to breathe on his own.
“I’m sorry, I have no words at the moment.. Just grateful! I’m coming along, starting to breathe on my own now. Sincerely appreciate everyone!”
Cops later shared a photo of a man they were looking for (it’s unclear if this is the individual who was arrested) in connection with the shooting.
A few days ago, Boyd made his return to the Jets’ facility in New Jersey … and his teammates were pumped to have him back.
“It’s not something that we at all thought or knew was going to happen today, so it was a good surprise to see him with such high hopes and positive energy,” Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert said.
“It was cool, a good moment for us to get back around him and for him to be around us.”
As of now, it’s unclear what charges the individual in custody will face when he arrives back in the city.
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