Cops Face Charging Dog While Investigating Armed Family Altercation

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* (Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Rochester, N.Y. — On June 15, 2026, just after 1 a.m., Officers responded to the 100 block of Kirkland Road for the report of two males fighting over a shotgun with a dog trying to bite people. Officers arrived and found multiple males involved in an altercation on Warwick Street, with an aggressive dog running around and biting people. The dog charged towards one of the Officers, who fired two shots from his department-issued handgun, in a downward direction, towards the dog. The dog was not struck and ran away from the Officer, back towards the fight. A short time later, the dog charged towards a second Officer, who fired one round, in a downward angle, towards the dog. Pepper spray was used to break up the fight and multiple people were detained. The preliminary investigation found that a resident in the 100 block of Kirkland Road was awoken to the sounds of 34-year-old David Singletary allegedly damaging his vehicle in the driveway. The resident went outside with an unloaded shotgun, at which time Singletary allegedly pointed a knife at him. An altercation ensued, during which time Singletary’s mask came off and the resident realized he was a family member. During the altercation, the resident’s dog got out of the house and began attacking those involved, including neighboring witnesses. Singletary was treated and released for a laceration to his hand that appears to be from a dog bite. He was transported to the Monroe County Jail and charged with Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and Menacing in the 2nd Degree. The resident was treated and released for exposure to pepper spray. Two witnesses were treated for dog bite-type injuries. Approximately one hour after…

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