PLANO, Texas (AP) – Police say seven people were bitten by two aggressive German shepherds Sunday night in an attack that ended when a North Texas officer shot and killed one of the dogs.
Plano police on Monday said the victims have injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Officer David Tilley said police responded to 911 calls about two loose dogs biting people at a townhomes complex and near a park. Tilley said an officer chased one dog, was bitten, then fatally shot the animal. The other dog was removed by animal control officers.
The officer who shot the dog suffered a leg wound; he was treated and released from a hospital. Six other victims have lesser injuries, Tilley said.
Police are investigating possible charges against the dogs’ owner, including prior complaints about the aggressive animals.