Shannon Burke is a radio talk show host with conservative politics and a penchant for motorcycles and outrageous humor, whose program airs on WTKS in Orlando, FL. He was arrested April 30, 2009 for allegedly shooting wife and dog. According to police, Burke was threatening the Spaniel when his gun unexpectedly discharged, sending a bullet through its leg and grazing his wife's head.WESH TV (Orlando): 104.1's Shannon Burke Shoots Wife, Dog (May 1, 2009)
After the incident, Burke called 911 himself, claiming that he did know the gun was loaded. The recording was posted online by the local NBC TV news affiliate. In his May 1 arraignment, Burke was restricted from seeing his wife and ordered not to come within 1,500 feet of his home.Orlando Sentinel: Real Radio host Shannon Burke accused of shooting wife, dog (May 1, 2009)
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Radio host on WTKS RealRadio 104.1 FM, Orlando, FL
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The Shannon Burke Show airs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST daily
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Not to be confused with novelist Shannon Burke
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Arrested April 30, 2009
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Bullet discharged, hitting wife and dog
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Was allegedly threatening dog
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Dog was shot in leg
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Wife received bullet wound in side of head
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Dog is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
