PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia police officer fatally shot a canine in West Philly on Wednesday because it mauled a 53-year-old man on the street, authorities mentioned.
The incident occurred on the intersection of Fairmount Avenue and Union Street in West Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood at round 10:15 a.m.
The officer who fatally shot the Cane Corso canine that attacked the person was on patrol when a civilian mentioned there have been 4 unfastened dogs down the road, in accordance with police.
Authorities mentioned the officer arrived on the intersection of Fairmount Avenue and Union Street and located the 53-year-old man being attacked by 4 dogs, together with three pit bulls.
Police mentioned the officer tried to make use of his siren to distract the dogs, however they continued to attack the person. The officer then exited his police car and fired a number of pictures, fatally putting the Cane Corso, in accordance with authorities. The three pit bulls fled the scene.
The 53-year-old man suffered chew wounds all through his physique, police mentioned. He was placed in secure situation at Presbyterian Medical Center.
The officer who fired pictures did not maintain any accidents, police mentioned. Authorities mentioned the officer’s physique digicam wasn’t on on the time of the incident.
The officer was placed on administrative obligation, per Philly police coverage, pending the end result of the investigation.
