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Dog Attack Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in Pacoima
29 Apr
Summary
- An LAPD officer shot and killed a dog that attacked three people.
- The incident occurred during a homeless encampment cleanup.
- The officer, a sanitation worker, and a LAHSA employee were hospitalized.
A violent encounter occurred in Pacoima on Tuesday morning when a dog attacked several individuals during a homeless encampment cleanup. The incident unfolded around 10:40 a.m. in the 10300 block of Norris Avenue.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a large dog began biting two sanitation workers and an LAPD officer. In response to the escalating attack, the officer discharged his firearm, resulting in the death of the dog.
The officer, along with a sanitation employee and a Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority employee, sustained injuries and were taken to a local hospital. All three individuals were reported to be in stable condition following the ordeal.
