Not Disclosed - San Francisco Police Officer

Shot Pit Bull during response to 911 domestic call

San Francisco, CA

August 1, 2006

A 911 call to report an incident of domestic violence between two sisters resulted in a San Francisco police officer shooting a Pit Bull Tuesday morning, August 1st.

Police Officers were responding to a call from neighbors who overhead screams and a physical confrontation at an apartment in the city’s Mission District around 6:45 a.m.  Unable to get a response from the front door, the Officers attempted to enter the property through the yard. They were reportedly confronted by a neutered, mixed-breed Pit Bull.  The dog bit one officer’s boot and the other officer shot the animal.  The Pit Bull was taken to Pets Unlimited, a full-service pet care facility that offers emergency medical care.  The dog sustained a gunshot wound to the chest but is in stable condition. 

   (Photo courtesy of CBS 5)  The Officer was not injured in the attack and an investigation is pending as to whether or not the dog will be put through a vicious and dangerous dog hearing.
 
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