The deputy, who hasn't been identified, was walking to his car about 2:30 p.m. when the dog attacked him. He killed the dog in self defense, the Sheriff's Office said.
According to a Pasco County Sheriff's Office report Deputy Taber shot the animal dead while defending himself. Investigators say he was in the neighborhood attempted to issue an arrest warrant in a grand theft case.
The deputy's arm was severely injured in the attack, and he was transported to a Tampa hospital for treatment.
An investigation revealed the canine freed himself through a gate at 39809 Cole Ave. and charged Taber. The owner of the dog, Demetria Livingston, was issued a citation by PCSO for failing to contain her animal in a proper fashion.
(Tampabay.com - Sept 30, 2012)