Dog-attack incident — Los Angeles, CA
LAPD said a dog described in its preliminary release as “Pit Bull mixed” exited a parked recreational vehicle and charged an officer during an evacuation operation. The officer fell while backing away, struck his head, and was transported to a hospital for a dog bite to the lower leg and a head injury. An officer shot the dog, which died; Los Angeles Animal Services took control of the dog. The release described the investigation as preliminary and ongoing.
Incident summary
LAPD said a dog described in its preliminary release as “Pit Bull mixed” exited a parked recreational vehicle and charged an officer during an evacuation operation. The officer fell while backing away, struck his head, and was transported to a hospital for a dog bite to the lower leg and a head injury. An officer shot the dog, which died; Los Angeles Animal Services took control of the dog. The release described the investigation as preliminary and ongoing.
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LAPD preliminary release: dog described as “Pit Bull mixed”; officer transported to a local hospital for a dog bite to the lower leg and a head injury after falling while backing away. Investigation described as preliminary and ongoing.
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