Investigation Launched After Dog Shot in Mesa Neighborhood
Earlier today, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a dog being shot in a Mesa neighborhood. The wounded animal was quickly taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
According to the authorities, the incident took place around 10 a.m. near Ellsworth Road and Pueblo Avenue. Deputies arrived at the scene and discovered that the dog had been allegedly shot by its owner. The owner has been detained, and the investigation is ongoing.
Discover “The Valley” in Maricopa County
Maricopa County houses “The Valley,” which encompasses the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and is the largest metropolitan area in the Southwest. Apart from Phoenix, the Valley includes major cities like Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, and more.
The Valley has a combined population of 4,845,832 people, making it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the US. Maricopa County, the county covering the Valley, has a population of 4,485,414 people and is the 4th largest county in the US by population.
Spanning over 9,224 square miles, Maricopa County is larger than seven US states. It also boasts one of the nation’s largest park systems, with around 120,000 acres of open space parks, trails, nature centers, and campgrounds.
Phoenix, the county seat and state capital, is also the 5th most populous city in the US. The county was named after the Maricopa Native American Tribe.
