It sounds like a hit-man taking someone out direct from an action drama thriller.  Whether it be from a spy thriller like a 007 movie, or some sort of crime drama where some mob boss orders someone whacked.  Of course I haven't heard of anything actually being stolen.  Just that poor guy and his dog getting killed.  Scary and sad.  

Was this really so random (some sort of home invasion), or was this a specific stop for the bad guy (a hit)? Which is worse?  Both options are bad and awful.