By Associated Press - Friday, August 4, 2017

MIAMI (AP) - A police officer fatally shot a large dog that charged at him in Miami.

Miami police spokeswoman Kenia Fallat says the incident happened Thursday afternoon when the officer was responding to complaints about narcotic usage.

Fallat says the collarless dog charged at the officer, who fired his weapon, striking the dog.



The dog was taken to an animal hospital where it died.

An investigation continues.

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