2 Dogs Killed, 2 People Hospitalized After Dog Mauling In Prince George's County
SUITLAND, Md. (WJZ) -- Two dogs were killed and two people were hospitalized after a dog mauling incident in Prince George's County on Saturday morning.
Police were called to the 6600 block of Hil-Mar Drive around 11:10 a.m. for a report that two dogs had mauled an elderly man and were in the process of mauling a second man.
One of the dogs then tried twice to attack an officer, according to police.
That's when officers discharged their weapons, striking and killing that dog. A second dog also died on scene. A third dog was surrendered to Animal Control.
That's when officers discharged their duty weapons, striking and killing that dog. A second dog also died on scene. A third dog was surrendered to Animal Control.
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Both victims were transported to area hospitals. We are awaiting conditions on those victims.
Both victims were taken to area hospitals. Their condition is not yet known at this time.