Dog fatally shot during attack on CPD officer in Humboldt Park
A dog was shot and killed while attacking a Chicago police officer Monday afternoon in Humboldt Park.
CPD said just before 5 p.m., officers were conducting an investigation when they were approached by an unknown dog.
The dog then attacked one of the officers, who then fired their service weapon, hitting the dog in the body. CPD said the dog died from the gunshot and animal control was notified.
The attacked officer and two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals in good condition.
No other injuries were reported.
Area 4 detectives are investigating.
