Overcast 49°
Tag:

Tibbets Park

Police & Fire
Dog Shot After Attacking Police Officer Responding To Dispute In Westchester Dog Shot After Attacking Police Officer Responding To Dispute In Westchester
Dog Shot After Attacking Police Officer Responding To Dispute In Westchester A police officer had to fire a shot after being attacked by a dog while responding to a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived at the Jervis Road home in Yonkers late Monday night, two large dogs came out, and the pit bull attacked one of the officers, biting him on his ankle and latching on to him, Politiopulos said. The officer was attacked by the pit bull around 9:20 p.m. after responding to a call from a 10-year-old boy who said he was being abused, said Yonkers Police Det. Sgt. Dean Politiopulos. "The officer had to fire a shot to protect himself during the attack," he …

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes