If you had heard reports of the CHILDREN and other witnesses you would know that the dog was provoked. Secondly, if the animal had ever attacked anyone or even appeared threatening Animal Control would euthanize the animal as you and this unfortunate boy's family would like to see. I would bite someone if they repeatedly poked me with a stick and I'm not a pitbull. Finally, if you did shoot someone's pet they would lock you up on a felony cruelty to animal charge. I hope many children will walk by you cage and harass you perpetually.