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Deputy Shoots Aggressive Dog at Domestic Violence Scene

Summary

  • Deputies responded to a domestic violence call on Townhouse Court.
  • A dog attacked a deputy arriving at the scene and was shot.
  • The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Deputy Shoots Aggressive Dog at Domestic Violence Scene

A domestic violence call on Townhouse Court on Saturday afternoon escalated when a deputy was attacked by a dog. Dispatchers received a 911 call with a man and woman heard arguing intensely, with mutual threats of harm. The man reported the woman was holding a knife to his throat.

As a deputy arrived, a dog from the residence attacked, prompting the deputy to fire their weapon. The dog, though shot, escaped and was later located by animal control officers. Officials expect the dog to recover.

The investigation into the altercation is continuing. The man involved has not yet been located, while the woman was transported to a local hospital. A search warrant was obtained for the home.

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