Did Lauren Boebert Shoot and Kill Her Neighbor’s Dog?

Lauren Boebert, a U.S. Representative from Colorado, has been the target of numerous rumors and accusations from her constituents.

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Neighbors reportedly called 911 in mid-August 2022 after Boebert's husband allegedly threatened them and destroyed their mailbox.

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The most recent accusation comes from a neighbor who claims that on August 17, 2022, the Republican representative shot and killed her dog.

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In an October 2022 post, Yaritza Mendoza claimed that her dog, Omega, wandered onto Boebert's property and injured the goats there and that Boebert then shot, killed, and dumped the pet far away.

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Meanwhile, Boebert denied the accusations on Twitter, claiming that another neighbor was responsible for the shooting.

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Boebert is known for her extreme right-wing views, which range from questioning vaccine efficacy to completely opposing gun control.

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This is also not the first time the Boebert family has been involved in a neighborhood controversy.

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