Oregon Officer Fatally Shoots Dog that Chased Firefighters at Fire Scene

The "aggressive" dog began chasing some of the firefighters, which prompted one officer to draw his weapon and fatally shoot the dog, police said.

A Portland police officer shot and killed a pit bull on the loose after the animal chased firefighters trying to put out a trash fire Sunday, according to KGW-TV News.

The "aggressive" dog began chasing some of the firefighters, which prompted one officer to draw his weapon and fatally shoot the dog, police said.

No people were injured. Multnomah County Animal Services took custody of the dead dog.

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