Officer shoots, kills dog that charged him in
south Phoenix
PHOENIX - Police say an officer shot and killed a dog that charged him Monday morning while responding to a call in south Phoenix.
The
incident happened when the Phoenix police officer was called out to Central and
St. Catherine avenues for a theft call in the area just south of Southern
Avenue, said Phoenix police Sgt. Trent Crump.
The
pit bull reportedly was not on a leash and charged at the officer.
That’s
when the officer shot and killed the dog.
ABC15
crews on scene saw police tape and a few officers surrounding the area.
Police
said there’s no word if the dog’s owner will face any charges.