He said the bear carried the dog off — but deputies couldn't see any signs that a bear had been inside or even near the home.
The Powhatan Sheriff's Office received a call from the father of Chinappi's fiancée about an alleged bear attack at his daughter's home, according to a summary of evidence by Powhatan Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Cerullo.
In a police interview, Chinappi initially said he was in the bathroom when he heard footsteps coming from the back deck. He said when the dog started acting crazy, he realized a bear had entered the house. Chinappi said he grabbed a shotgun and fired at the bear.
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