Loose Dogs Seized After Attacks On 3 People In Western Prince William County

GAINESVILLE, VA — A report of dogs on the loose and several attacks in Gainesville led to Prince William County Police firing at the dogs and seizing them.

Around 12:04 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a report of two loose dogs in the area of the 7500 block of Brunson Circle in Gainesville. An investigation found the two dogs, described as German Shepherds, bit two people.

Officers located the dogs, which attacked another person before charging at the officers, police say. One officer fired a gun at the dogs, grazing one of them. The dogs ran off and were later contained.

Police located the dogs and the owner at Hillwood Camping Park in Gainesville. Animal control officers seized the dogs pending investigation into the bites of two people. There were no charges announced. The impacted people reported minor injuries.