Police in New Jersey shot and killed a dog that attacked officers responding to a call about checking on animals' welfare in Linden Friday morning, authorities say.
The 600 block of Dewitt Street in Linden was teeming with law enforcement after the attack around 11 a.m. It wasn't clear what prompted the call for a welfare check for the multiple dogs or what officers found when they arrived at the scene, but one of the dogs turned aggressive and attacked the cops during the course of their investigation, officials said.
One officer was treated at the scene. Another was taken to a hospital for treatment, though his injuries were not believed to be serious.
The dog was killed with a single shot from another responding officer's service weapons. A different dog was seen being put in the back of an animal control van.
The case remains under investigation. The Union County Prosecutor's and New Jersey Attorney General's offices were notified of the shooting, as they are in all cases of police shootings locally, and will lead the investigation.
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