3 charged in shooting and killing 2 dogs in Lansing

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Three people are facing multiple charges in the shooting of two dogs in south Lansing.

On Aug. 4, Ingham County Animal Control responded to a report of two dogs being shot behind the Boys and Girls Club located at 4315 Pleasant Grove Road.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found two deceased dogs with apparent gunshot wounds. After an investigation, Ingham County Animal Control officers, with assistance from several local law enforcement agencies, were able to identify three suspects involved in this crime.

A report was submitted to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s office requesting criminal charges against the three.

The three alleged people involved were arraigned on the following charges on Nov. 5 and Nov. 8:

Tommy Allen Thayer
- Conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal – Second degree, one count
- Killing of an animal – Second degree, two counts
- Carrying a concealed weapon, one count
- Felon in possession of a firearm – one count
Tomi Alaya Thayer, daughter of alleged shooter Tommy Allen Thayer mentioned above.
- Conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal – Second degree, one count
- Aiding and abetting the killing of an animal – Second degree two counts
- Carrying concealed weapon - one count
- Larceny of a firearm – one count
Karen Christine Curtis
- Conspiracy to commit the killing of an animal – Second degree, one count

Tommy Allen Thayer is being held in the Ingham County Jail on a $50,000 bond. Karen Christine Curtis has been released.

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