PD: Officer shoots, kills dog that charged him in south Phoenix
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Posted: 07/02/2012
PHOENIX - Police say an officer shot and killed a dog that charged him Monday morning while responding to a call in south Phoenix.
The incident happened when the Phoenix police officer was called out to Central and St. Catherine avenues for a theft call in the area just south of Southern Avenue, said Phoenix police Sgt. Trent Crump.
The pit bull reportedly was not on a leash and charged at the officer.
That’s when the officer shot and killed the dog.
ABC15 crews on scene saw police tape and a few officers surrounding the area.
Police said there’s no word if the dog’s owner will face any charges.
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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