Man Shoots Dog Who Allegedly Attacked Woman In Philadelphia

By CBS3 Staff, CBS Philadelphia

March 17, 2023

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating after they claim a man shot a pit bull who was attacking a woman in the city's Fern Rock neighborhood. It happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of North Park Avenue.

The woman suffered several bites and was taken to an area hospital, according to police.

Police said a man who witnessed the dog attack then shot the dog once. The man had a license to carry, police said.

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