Los Angeles, California – Actress Angie Harmon took to social media to express her shock and grief after her family’s dog, Oliver, was shot and killed by an Instacart delivery driver over the Easter weekend. Harmon, known for her role in “Rizzoli & Isles,” shared the devastating incident on Instagram, accusing the driver of shooting their beloved pet after delivering food to their home.
According to Harmon, the delivery driver claimed self-defense, but she refuted his claim by stating that he had no signs of being attacked. The actress further revealed that the driver used a woman’s identity named Merle for the delivery. Despite the traumatic event, police decided not to press charges against the driver, leaving Harmon and her family devastated.
Instacart responded by suspending the delivery driver’s profile and cooperating with authorities to investigate the matter. The company expressed their deep sorrow over the incident and emphasized their zero-tolerance policy towards violence. Meanwhile, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department conducted an investigation into the shooting, revealing that the driver defended himself against a dog attack by firing a single shot that fatally wounded Oliver.
Harmon’s friends and followers rallied around her on social media, offering support and encouragement in the wake of the tragic event. The actress’s celebrity friends expressed their shock and horror over the incident, urging her to take action against the driver and the police department for their handling of the situation.
Despite the heartbreaking loss of their pet, Harmon and her family are determined to seek justice for Oliver and ensure that such a traumatic experience is not repeated. The incident has sparked a conversation about the safety of delivery drivers and the accountability of companies like Instacart in handling such situations.