City of Vicksburg, Mississippi v. Herbert A. Williams

RANDOLPH,- Presiding Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Herbert Williams sued the City of Vicksburg after he had been arrested upon informing police officers that he had discharged a firearm to prevent an attack by a neighbor’s dog. The city moved for dismissal, which the Circuit Court of Warren County denied. The city was granted permission to file this interlocutory appeal.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Williams claims he 'discharged his firearm to prevent an attack by a neighbor’s dog. He then called 911 to report the incident. When- officers" arrived, Williams informed them that he had reported…