Published June 6, 2023 4:20 p.m. ET
Updated June 6, 2023 4:27 p.m. ET
A dog has actually been shot dead by authorities after 3 individuals were assaulted in Burlington Tuesday afternoon, authorities state.
Halton authorities said they reacted to a call in the location of Walkers Line and Fairview Street simply after 3 p.m.
Officers state the dog assaulted 3 grownups, leaving 2 individuals with major however non-life-threatening injuries, and one with small injuries.
Officers on the scene said they attempted to utilize non-lethal methods to suppress the dog, however when that stopped working, they fatally shot the dog.
Police did not validate the breed of the dog or offer any extra information of the victims.
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