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Dog killed in shooting involving police in South Philadelphia

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By 6abc
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - April 2, 2014

It happened around 7:45 a.m. on the 1400 block of Montrose Street in South Philadelphia.

According to police, the dog was attacking people when officers arrive. It then allegedly charged at them and they opened fire.

The dog was pronounced dead at the scene.

As of yet, no one has claimed ownership of the dog.

Police are investigating.

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