ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A dog was shot after it attacked a woman walking her dog in Roanoke County on Friday, Roanoke County Police Department said.
Roanoke County’s public information officer said a woman was walking her dog in Roanoke County on Friday when another dog ran towards her and started attacking. A neighbor contacted police and attempted to scare the dog off by discharging a firearm into the air.
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Authorities said upon arrival, officers attempted to taze the dog, which momentarily scared it off. While authorities were helping the woman, the dog returned and attempted to attack again. As a result, an officer shot and killed the dog, ending the incident.
RCPD said the woman was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The owner of the dog has been contacted, and charges are pending.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.