If it was a coyote
Even if it was a coyote, you can't kill it in a neighborhood setting. That is why we have a Wild Life Dept.
I was appalled to hear that one of our neighbors had a bow and arrow along with a bunch of little kids getting ready to kill this animal. You cannot do that. Let the proper authorities handle that. What is that teaching our children. I teach my kids to respect animals not to parade around for a killing. Just because certain people don't want an animal around their yards doesn't mean you could get someone to kill it. The animals were here first. Put a fence up if you want to keep them out. But we, like alot of other people in this neighborhood ,like to enjoy nature. It should try it some time. It might just relax you.