Pit bull attacks officer during an arrest inside home on Detroit’s east side Officers partner shot dog
A pit bull has attacked an officer during an arrest on Detroit’s east side. (WDIV)
DETROIT – A pit bull has attacked an officer during an arrest inside a home on Detroit’s
The attack occurred Friday (July 7) when police visited a home in the 5900 block of Lakewood Street during a domestic destruction of property run.
Officials said they were trying to take the person into custody when a pit bull inside the home bit one of the officers, causing the officer’s partner to shoot the dog.
The attacked officer was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital for treatment.
Officials said the dog was still alive and was being removed by animal control.
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