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Deputy Shoots Dog Attacking Man in Lancaster Yard
21 Jul
Summary
- A deputy fatally shot a dog attacking a man in a yard.
- The man was found unresponsive, and the dog was not stopping its attack.
- The victim was hospitalized in stable condition after receiving aid.
On Monday morning, deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a dog attacking a person in Lancaster. Arriving at the scene around 9:50 a.m., deputies discovered a pit bull aggressively assaulting an unresponsive man within a secured, fenced yard.
One deputy entered the yard and attempted to make the dog cease its attack, but was unsuccessful. The deputy then fatally shot the animal to end the assault. The victim received immediate first aid from responders before the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived.
Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital, where he is being treated in stable condition. Lancaster Station Captain Paul Bartlett commended the deputies for their swift actions in saving the man's life. LA County Animal Care and Control officers were on site to collect the dog's remains.
