A man who allegedly killed a dog with a shotgun blast in northeast Denver is being held on multiple charges, along with a woman who was involved in the incident.
Todd Sheldon, 29, is being held on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder, illegal discharge of a firearm and cruelty to an animal, according to the Denver Jail roster.
The incident involving Sheldon happened at about 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 1700 block of Verbena Street.
Also arrested was 33-year-old Tara Renee Siegfried. Siegfried is being held on suspicion of reckless endangerment, according to jail records.
Dozens of police officers blanketed the block Tuesday .
Police said Sheldon shot and killed his dog.
A motive for the violence has not been released.
An investigation is ongoing, police said.
Kieran Nicholson: 303-954-1822, knicholson@denverpost.com or twitter.com/kierannicholson
