"Police shoot cow that nearly trampled boy in Chandler"

From azfamily.com

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Police say they had to shoot a cow that was on the loose in Chandler.

The cow was on the run about 7 p.m. Sunday in the area of Queen Creek and Alma School roads. Officers said the cow got aggressive and nearly trampled a 9-year-old boy. Andy Gallardo said he got a small scrape on his shin but is OK. The cow was running into traffic when officers say they were forced to open fire.

There is no word on how the cow got loose.

That seems a bit harsh to me.