Achi news desk-
The Calgary Police Service said they are working with city bylaw officers after a police officer shot a dog on Tuesday.
According to Sgt. Jeff Dyke, CPS officers responded to reports of a “suspicious vehicle” allegedly parked on city-owned property. Dyke said when officers arrived in the area, near 50th Avenue and First Street Southwest, a dog came out of a trailer and proceeded to attack an officer. The officer responded by shooting the dog, which died at the scene.
Dyke said the officer suffered dog bite injuries to his hand and was taken to hospital. Dyke said two people were in custody in relation to the incident, including the owner of the trailer. The incident is still under investigation.
A spokesperson for the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said the province’s police watchdog has not been directed to investigate the incident.
