OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – An Oak Island police officer fatally shot a canine after responding to a report of a canine chunk on Tuesday shortly earlier than 7 a.m.
According to the Town of Oak Island, officers responded to the 3200 block of E. Beach Dr. in response to the reported chunk.
“Upon arriving, officers found a female victim who had been walking her dog (small breed, unknown), when two Great Danes attacked and bit both her and her dog. The bites caused puncture wounds in the shoulder of the dog, and the lower leg of the owner,” the city’s announcement states.
The city says officers discovered the dogs at their home in the identical block, and so they parked on the street in entrance of the home.
“After exiting and walking around the marked patrol vehicle, the dogs left the porch of their home and ran towards the officer, who drew their issued baton and gave verbal commands to stop. The dogs ignored commands and charged at the officer, resulting in the officer having to draw their firearm and discharge one round, fatally wounding one of the dogs,” the announcement continues.
The city says the officer was not injured, and the sufferer’s canine was handled by a veterinarian and launched with non-life-threatening accidents. Officials say they have no idea if the sufferer pursued medical consideration for his or her injured leg.
“While this is an unfortunate outcome, Chief Morris and administrative staff of the Police Department have fully reviewed the incident, noting the officer acted accordingly, given the situation presented.”
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