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Police: Officer Shoots Charging Dog While Responding To Domestic Disturbance In Southwest Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Police say a person is in custody following a domestic disturbance in Southwest Philadelphia.

Officers responded to the incident Monday morning on the 5600 block of Malcolm Street.

When they arrived, a pit bull charged at one officer.

The officer shot the dog. The dog is now being treated at a local vet.

No officers were hurt.

So far, no details on what caused the domestic disturbance.

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