Police: Pit Bull Shot After Attacking Officer (Dayton, Ohio)

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Police: Pit Bull Shot After Attacking Officer
POSTED: 3:10 pm EST January 29, 2007
UPDATED: 5:02 pm EST January 29, 2007

DAYTON, Ohio -- Investigators in Dayton said a police officer is recovering after being bitten by a pit bull.

The incident happened Monday as officers responded to a call that the dog attacked someone in the 1800 block of North Main Street.

Police said it was at an apartment complex where they searched for the dog bite victim but what they found was much scarier. Investigators said they found the remains of the pit bull that officers had to shoot.

Police said they looked for a victim but no one confronted them but two bit pulls. They said one of them lunged at an officer, biting her in the leg.

Investigators said the dog then retreated but then went for another officer. Police said both officers opened fire, killing the dog.

Officers said the other pit bull was taken by animal control and taken to a shelter. They said the dog that did the biting will be tested for rabies.

Police said no one is claiming to owning the dogs. If they do, they could face charges.

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