2 Officers Suspended, 3rd on Leave After Shooting of Dog: Prince George's Police

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Police responding to a report of a dog bite shot a dog in an apartment, according to police in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Two officers went to the 6900 block of Allison Street in Hyattsville about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and found a victim who said she had been bitten by two large dogs, police said.

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The officers went to the apartment where they were told the dogs lived, police said. When no one answered, the officers got a key from an employee at the apartment complex and entered the apartment along with a third officer.

Police found several people inside and were approached by a dog in the kitchen area, police said.

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Two officers shot the dog, and a third officer tased the dog, police said.

The dog was euthanized, police said.

Two officers had their police powers suspended, and a third was placed on administrative leave.

“I assure all officers and members of the community that this incident will be thoroughly investigated,” acting Police Chief Malik Aziz said in a press release.

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