Sunday, March 6, 2016

Arizona: MCSO deputies shoot pit bull

ARIZONA -- Maricopa County authorities say a deputy shot a pit bull at a Mesa home after the animal charged toward officers.

The incident happened Saturday morning near Ellsworth Road and University Drive.

Sheriff's deputies say they were preparing to serve a search warrant at the home.

They say they were asking a woman in the driveway if anyone was inside when the pit bull went past a screen door.

Deputies say they were on the sidewalk when the dog advanced toward them.

A deputy shot the animal fearing for officers' safety.

Authorities say the dog suffered a wound in the cheek but is expected to recover.

(FOX 10 News Phoenix - March 6, 2016)

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