Dog shot after biting San Diego police officer near Balboa Park – NBC 7 San Diego

According to San Diego police, a dog was shot and killed after a San Diego police officer was bitten by the dog and then fired shots near Balboa Park on Monday night.

According to SDPD Officer John Buttle, the shooting was reported around 6:15 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Balboa Drive at the northwest corner of Balboa Park.

The San Diego Police Department is investigating the incident.

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