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Kansas officer shoots dog during residential investigation

SEDGWICK COUNTY —  Law enforcement authorities are investigating a dog attack on an officer.

Just after 2:15p.m. Wednesday, a police officer was investigating a parking violation at a home in the 400 Block of East 37th Street South in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

During the investigation, a large Pit Bull exited the home in question and charged the officer.

The officer did attempt to retreat to a patrol vehicle. The dog attempted to bite the officer, according to Davidson.

The officer fired one shot and hit the dog in the head.  The animal was taken to a vet for treatment and is recovering, according to Davidson.  The officer was injured.

Police released no details on possible charges against the dog owner.

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