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Dog shot and killed by police in Pacoima after biting officer and worker during encampment cleanup

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that an officer shot and killed a dog during a homeless encampment cleanup in Pacoima.

The incident took place around 10:45 a.m. during a cleanup operation in the area of Bradley Avenue and Montague Street in Pacoima after the dog bit a worker and an officer, according to police.

Two rescue ambulances were called to the scene, and the officer and worker were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries but in stable condition.

No further information is available at this time. 

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The incident took place during a homeless cleanup operation the area of Bradley Avenue and Montague Street in Pacoima. CBS LA
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