Lodi, CA – A family’s beloved dog is dead after he was repeatedly tased and dragged by Lodi police officers on the afternoon of January 24. His name was Enzo, and the two-year-old Husky was running free because a door was accidentally left unlatched at his home, allowing him to escape.
Video uploaded to social media captures Enzo’s last moments alive…and the footage is brutal to watch. Enzo can be seen standing in the street when an officer approaches and discharges a taser gun. Enzo falls to his side, briefly regains his footing, and then falls over once again.
While Enzo is being tased, an animal control officer secures a catchpole snare around his neck.
The non-stop deployment of the taser, in addition to being dragged with a snare around his neck, causes Enzo to die. His last moments alive were filled with pain and terror.
On the video, a stunned witness can be heard questioning one of the officers about why Enzo was tased and dragged. The man can be heard stating that Enzo had been standing there with him and his girlfriend, allowing them to pet him before the police showed up.
Why was Enzo tased THE ENTIRE TIME that he was being dragged by his neck? Why was he tased at all if he had been standing there, letting strangers pet him? Why was he dragged by his neck?
Suffice it to say, Enzo’s death has caused outrage among nearly everyone who has viewed the shocking video. And his owners, Anna Marquez, and Aline Galeno are rightfully devastated by Enzo’s untimely and cruel demise.
The police claim that Enzo had been trying to attack kids before they were called; a claim that is disputed. In fact, it has been alleged that the claim of Enzo acting aggressively was a lie created to save the officers who were involved from being held accountable for Enzo’s death.
The individuals identified as being involved in Enzo’s death are Officers Timothy Ivey, Chris Delgado, and animal control officer Jordan Kranich.
If you are appalled by this incident and want these officers to be held accountable for Enzo’s death, please add your name to the petition today! We need your support to show officials that Enzo’s life mattered.
We the undersigned demand that the Lodi Police Department conduct a full investigation into this deadly incident. We demand that the body cam footage be released and that the statement from whoever was allegedly frightened of Enzo be made public. If the investigation shows that these officers were in the wrong, as it appears they were, we want them to be held accountable for this dog’s death. Officers who abuse their power should not be allowed to continue being part of law enforcement.
Video footage of Enzo’s last moments alive can be viewed to the right side of this petition if you are viewing from a computer. It is difficult to watch, especially knowing the devastating outcome.
(All images via screengrab from news agencies/Facebook)
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FINAL UPDATE 2023: Animal Victory is outraged and deeply disappointed to report that the case involving the brutal killing of Enzo was dropped—no charges, no accountability, and no consequences for the officers responsible. After tasing a family dog repeatedly, dragging him across pavement by the neck, and causing his agonizing death, the individuals involved walked away without even a reprimand.
This is not justice.
This is not transparency.
This is precisely why public trust in law enforcement continues to erode.
Thousands of people stood with Enzo’s family demanding answers, demanding truth, and demanding that those who caused this dog’s terror and death be held accountable. Instead, the case was quietly dismissed—without explanation, without transparency, and without any acknowledgement of the overwhelming public concern.
Enzo was not a threat.
Enzo was not attacking anyone.
Enzo was standing calmly with bystanders when officers chose force over compassion, and his life ended because of it.
To this day, there has been no repercussion for the officers who tased him over and over again as he was dragged on a catchpole. No disciplinary action. No public review. No acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Nothing.
Animal Victory will always stand with the families who lose their animals to violence at the hands of those sworn to protect. And we will continue to fight for reforms so that no animal—no family—ever has to experience this again.
Thank you to every supporter who spoke up for Enzo.
Your signatures mattered. Your voices mattered.
And together, we will continue to push for a world where cruelty is not ignored and accountability is not optional.
Justice was denied in Enzo’s case, but our commitment to exposing abuse and demanding reform is stronger than ever.
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