A sheriff's deputy was fired because he was accused of killing seven dogs during animal control

MCNAIRY CO., Tenn. (WMC) – A state animal cruelty investigation has led to the arrest of a former McNairy County sheriff's deputy accused of shooting multiple dogs while he was responsible for making sure the animals were safe went.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 24-year-old Connor Brackin is charged with seven counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and eight counts of reckless endangerment.

The animals were reportedly the subject of an animal welfare appeal on November 4th.

Brackin was the deputy who arrived at the property in the 8300 block of State Road 199 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, to check on the dogs.

TBI says Brackin gave one of the dogs to the person who made the 911 call, but it wasn't made clear why.

According to the TBI, Brackin began shooting for unknown reasons, killing seven dogs on the property.

The state agency was tasked with investigating the matter on November 7.

An arrest warrant was issued for Brackin on Tuesday. He reportedly turned himself in and is currently being held in the McNairy County Jail.

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