Shocking Scene: Dog Attacks Albany Cop Amidst Arrest Chaos!
An Albany Police Department officer was injured in a dog attack on Saturday night while arresting two individuals involved in an assault.
The incident took place on the 300 block of Orange Street around 10:20 p.m., leading to the arrest of Shabrel Rollin, 28, and Barry Walker, 39, both from Albany. Both suspects are now facing charges, including third-degree assault.
The police were called to the scene in response to a report of an ongoing physical altercation.
During the investigation, authorities found that Shabrel Rollin had allegedly punched her neighbor in the face during the fight. The attack left the victim with noticeable swelling and bruising.
While officers were taking Rollin into custody, her Pit Bull suddenly attacked one of the officers, biting him on the upper thigh.
In response, the officer’s partner acted quickly, shooting the dog in the shoulder to stop the attack. Unfortunately, the dog was later pronounced dead due to the injury.
In a separate but related incident, Barry Walker is accused of strangling a woman, causing her to fall to the ground. According to police, after she fell, Walker continued to hit her in the face, which resulted in visible swelling and bruising.
The injured officer received immediate medical attention on the scene before being taken to Albany Medical Center, where he was treated for puncture wounds caused by the dog bite.
Both suspects, Rollin and Walker, were arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court on Sunday morning.
Following the arraignment, Rollin was released, while Walker remained in custody at the Albany County Jail due to the severity of the charges.
Here are the charges each individual is facing:
Shabrel Rollin:
- Third-degree assault
- Third-degree criminal mischief
Barry Walker:
- Third-degree assault
- Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation
- Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
- Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
The police are continuing their investigation into the incident, looking closely into the details of both the assault and the events that led to the dog attack on the officer.