A dog was shot dead after a San Diego police officer was bit by the dog, then fired shots near Balboa Park on Monday evening, according to San Diego police.
A dog was shot dead after a San Diego police officer was bit by the Pitbull, then fired shots near Balboa Park on Monday evening, according to San Diego police.
The shooting was reported at about 6:15 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Balboa Drive at the northwest corner of Balboa Park, according to San Diego Police Department Officer John Buttle.Officers were in the park responding to complaints of transients in the area, SDPD Lt. Christian Sharp told NBC 7."The dog became agitated and attacked the officer. Before the officer could get the dog off, the dog bit his leg twice.
Encinitas' Jagger Eaton tells NBC 7 he feels ‘incredibly inspired' in Team USA's Ralph Lauren uniforms "There is no time for less lethal. This officer is getting chopped down by the dog. I mean he could get significant ligament damage, if not, muscle damage and what not," Lt. Sharp said.This is a developing story. NBC 7's digital team will continue to update this page with new information as it arrives.
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