Philadelphia Police Officer Shoots Dog to Stop Mauling Attack on Man

A distressing event unfolded in Philadelphia recently when a police officer was forced to intervene and shoot a dog amid a chaotic scene where a group of dogs attacked a man in broad daylight.

The unsettling incident, captured on video and widely circulated online, depicts the harrowing sequence of events as multiple dogs descended upon a man on the street. The footage begins with the dogs roaming the sidewalk, with a police car already present, seemingly monitoring the situation.

According to the individual recording the video, one of the dogs, three of which were identified as pit bulls, had allegedly attacked someone prior to the incident. Subsequently, the pack turned their aggression towards another man across the street, surrounding him and knocking him to the ground.

Despite efforts by bystanders to assist the victim, the dogs continued their assault, prompting the officer to cautiously approach the scene. As pleas for intervention grew louder, the officer ultimately discharged his firearm, striking the largest dog, which fled briefly before collapsing.

Following the incident, the Philadelphia Police Department reported that the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave. Initial attempts to deter the dogs using the police car's siren were unsuccessful. The deceased dog was identified as a Cane Corso, while the three pit bulls involved fled the area, their whereabouts currently unknown.

Cane Corso breed

The victim of the attack sustained multiple bite wounds and was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Fortunately, the officer emerged unscathed from the altercation. 

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