LAS VEGAS, NV — A pit bull has been shot dead after getting in the middle of a police pursuit in North Las Vegas and attacking an officer.
The Las Vegas Sun reports the fatal encounter happened after a domestic disturbance call Monday morning.
Police spokesman Timothy Bedwell said a man involved in the disturbance ran out of the house and through the backyard.
A dog belonging to the home's residents bit an officer several times as the suspect fled over a fence.
The officer fatally shot the dog during the attack.
Police say the officer was taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials say his injuries are not life-threatening.
The suspect has not been found and is wanted for questioning.
(Las Vegas Sun - July 26, 2011)
