A Killeen police officer shot and killed a vicious dog that charged the officer Thursday night, police said.
The incident happened about 7:55 p.m. Thursday, when the Killeen Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Gateway Drive and Lowes Boulevard in reference to a welfare concern call about a man lying in a grassy area, KPD said in response to questions from the Herald about the incident.
“The officer arrived on scene and upon approach, a vicious dog charged at the officer,” KPD said in an email. “While retreating, the officer was forced to defend himself and discharged his firearm at the dog, striking and killing it. Animal Control Unit was notified in regards to the deceased dog.”
KPD’s Internal Affairs Unit is reviewing the incident and KPD shared no additional information.
Police did not say what the breed of the dog was.
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