Cleveland: Dog shot, killed by police officer

4:32 PM, Aug 12, 2012   |    comments
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CLEVELAD - A dog was shot and killed Sunday by a police officer.

The officer was patrolling the area of East 140th and Rugby Avenue when he witnessed a Rottweiler attacking a smaller dog.

The owner of the dog was on scene but could not get the animal under control.

The officer then shot and killed the dog.

A female bystander was struck with a ricochet or debris from the discharge. She was treated for a superficial wound to the back of the head.

The smaller dog was taken to an animal clinic.

The incident remains under investigation.

WKYC-TV