Bystander Shoots, Kills Dog As It Attacked Woman In Newark, Cops Say

NEWARK, NJ — A dog was shot and killed as it attacked a woman on the street during Thanksgiving, according to authorities.

Just after 9 a.m. Nov. 27, police were called to the 200 block of South 9th Street on a report of a dog bite.

According to police, a concerned bystander had pulled a handgun and shot the dog as it was biting the woman.

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries, but the dog died, officials added.

Police said the shooter remained in the area following the shooting, and no charges have been filed.

The incident is still under investigation, police said.