According to the Merced County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred Monday in the community of Winton, about 100 miles south of Sacramento. Deputies said the victim contacted Animal Services about the incident, which took place at his friend's home.
During the investigation, deputies learned the incident stemmed from the suspect becoming upset during what initially appeared to be joking between the parties.
Deputies said Winton took out a handgun and threaten to shoot the victim's dog, before shooting the animal multiple times, killing it. The suspect then pointed the handgun at him and forced him to bury the dog.
Dog that deputies said was shot and killed during an incident in Winton, California on Jan. 12, 2026. Merced County Sheriff's OfficeMorales was taken into custody without incident.
Morales was booked into the Merced County Jail on suspicion of animal cruelty, kidnapping, being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition, and assault with a firearm.
The sheriff's office said a necropsy on the dog will be performed at a later date.
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