Donte Colbert (Submitted)
An investigation is underway surrounding an Elyria police officer fatally capturing a canine on the 1100 block of Melvyn Lane Jan. 5 in Elyria.
The Elyria Police Department positioned a residence on Melvyn Lane the place they discovered and arrested Donte Colbert, 21, round 10:50 p.m., on an impressive warrant issued on two counts of felonious assault linked to a 2023 capturing in Elyria, a launch said.
After the arrest, a neighbor opened the entrance door to their home, the place an unleashed pit bull got here aggressively charging at officers, in accordance with the discharge. An officer drew his service weapon in safety and discharged on the animal, fatally wounding it.
There have been no different accidents reported, however the capturing stays beneath investigation and additional data will likely be launched because it proceeds.
Colbert was transported to Lorain County Jail and will likely be held with out bond till his court docket look, mentioned Lt. Bill Lantz.
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