(WXYZ) — A pitbull mix was shot in front of her 9-year-old owner by a police officer Friday on Detroit's east side.
The Detroit Police Department says they received a call about a vicious animal on the 14700 block of Coram Street. When the cop arrived and got out of his patrol car, the dog charged him. As a result the officer fired one shot at the animal.
"The officer followed protocol," said DPD spokesperson Sergeant Kirkwood.
According to Detroit Dog Rescue, the 9-year-old reportedly asked for help to return his lost dog, 15-month-old Stormy, home and that is when he heard gunshots.
Animal Rescue officials say Stormy is currently in the hospital. No word yet on the dog's condition.
A pitbull mix on the city's east side is undergoing surgery tonight, after it was shot by a Detroit police officer. According to police, the animal charged at the officer. The dog's owners are angry because they claim this all happened in front of their 9-year-old @wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/fb0wLup4aZ
— Jenn Schanz (@JennSchanzWXYZ) May 11, 2019
'Stormy' was shot once in the chest and once in the jaw. Detroit police say the officer involved followed protocol. We spoke to the animal's owner tonight. https://t.co/a1eWAghApt
— Jenn Schanz (@JennSchanzWXYZ) May 11, 2019
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