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In what can only be described as a bizarre and disturbing incident, a New Mexico sheriff’s deputy, Alejandro Gomez, is in hot water after a cellphone video surfaced showing him tossing a baby rabbit against a patrol vehicle while his colleagues laughed. Yes, you heard that right. Imagine witnessing a fellow officer—or anyone for that matter—display such a lack of empathy. The video emerged after Deputy Marcus Salas reported Gomez for a series of alarming encounters, including threats made with a taser and firearm. It’s not just a case of animal cruelty; it raises serious questions about the behavior tolerated in law enforcement.
The rabbit incident, which occurred during a night shift, led to charges of extreme cruelty against Gomez and aggravated assault against Salas, who was genuinely trying to de-escalate the situation. Because who wouldn’t want to stand up to a guy holding a taser? His supervisors, Sgt. Brandon Reese and Cpl. Cesar Torres, have also come under scrutiny for laughing during the whole debacle, showing just how casual cruelty can become a part of police culture. If the people we rely on for safety are chuckling while a baby animal meets its unfortunate end, what else are they capable of?
As more details emerge, it’s hard not to cringe. What’s chilling is how Gomez reacted afterward—he claimed he did it to spare the rabbit from suffering. Doesn’t that just warm your heart? Is this really who we want protecting our streets? This incident invites a critical look at accountability within law enforcement. If this kind of behavior goes unchecked, what’s next? Would you want someone who finds humor in animal cruelty to hold a badge? Feel free to share your thoughts below!
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