Charlotte, North Carolina – Actress Angie Harmon expressed deep distress this week after her family dog was fatally shot by a grocery delivery person at her North Carolina residence. The “Rizzoli & Isles” star took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking incident, revealing that the man delivering groceries for Instacart shot and killed their beloved pet, Oliver.
Harmon recounted that the delivery person allegedly shot the dog after delivering the groceries, claiming self-defense despite lacking any visible injuries from the dog. The actress mentioned that the security camera at her home was not active during the incident, leaving no footage of the tragic event.
The actress pointed out discrepancies in the delivery person’s identity, noting that the name on the Instacart app did not match the individual who arrived to drop off the groceries. Harmon, along with her daughters, was at home when the incident occurred, and the delivery person callously admitted to shooting their dog, leaving the family devastated and traumatized by the loss.
In response to the unfortunate event, Instacart swiftly condemned the violence, suspending the shopper’s account and cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation. The company emphasized their zero-tolerance policy towards violence and expressed deep sadness over the incident.
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, the delivery driver asserted that he shot the dog in self-defense after being attacked. The police clarified that no criminal charges have been filed in connection to the incident and that their Animal Care and Control unit responded to the scene.
The tragic loss of their family pet has left Harmon and her family grieving over the senseless act of violence. The incident sheds light on the importance of accountability and responsible actions, especially in interactions between service providers and customers in communities.