NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A police officer who drew national media attention for shooting and killing a family's dog during a traffic stop is suing the city for allegedly violating his right to privacy.
The officer shot the 55-pound dog as it leaped toward him, saying he feared being attacked. The shooting was caught on a patrol car videotape.
Officer Eric Hall's lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court. He is seeking compensatory damages and a permanent injunction barring the city from releasing any more information about him without notice.
The city's legal office said it had seen the lawsuit, but declined to comment.
"We felt like the city supported the officer during the incident and other than that, I don't have any other comment," said City Manager Jim Shipley.
An initial hearing is set for Oct. 31.
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