PHILADELPHIA, PA — A responding police sergeant shot a pit bull that was attacking a woman and another dog Friday morning in the city’s 16th District, authorities said.
Key Points
- Police responded to a pit bull attack on a woman in West Philadelphia Friday morning
- An officer shot the aggressive dog after observing it attempt to attack a woman and another dog
- No officers were injured; the woman’s condition has not been confirmed
The incident occurred at approximately 11:10 a.m. on the 4100 block of Ogden Street. Officers were dispatched following a 911 call reporting a female being mauled by a pit bull.
When officers arrived on scene, they observed the dog aggressively going after the female complainant and another dog. In response, a sergeant discharged his firearm, striking the attacking dog.
The condition of the dog following the shooting was not immediately released. No officers were injured during the incident, police said.
The extent of injuries to the woman involved remains unknown. Authorities did not confirm whether medical personnel treated her at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing and further details were not available.