Officer shoots wounded deer, but motorist finds tactics 'excessive'

The deer hit by a car writhed in pain and needed to be put out of its misery. But were a dozen or so shots really necessary?

That's what Audra Luke found herself wondering Tuesday after witnessing a scene on Dorchester Road near Michaux Parkway. The 36-year-old administrative assistant had been on her way to buy supplies from a veterinarian around 1:30 p.m. and was one of the first people to arrive after the accident.

"It was a bit excessive," Luke said. "It was no less than 12, I can guarantee you that. She emptied her clip and reloaded."

Luke said none of the shots were to the head. She filed a complaint later that afternoon and North Charleston police confirmed they were looking into her concerns.

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