An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer tasered, shot and killed a «dangerous and aggressive dog» in Embrun after the dog’s owner was arrested.
Around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, police were called to Notre Dame Street near Lapointe Boulevard, where the owner of the dog was reportedly walking around with a large knife, according to the OPP.
The man was arrested without incident, however, the dog was attacking other dogs and people, including a police officer.
Police attempted to subdue the dog with the use of a conducted energy weapon, commonly referred to as a taser, but «out of concern for public and officer safety,» an officer ultimately used their firearm to put the dog down.
«The OPP makes every effort to find an alternative, but if an animal must be dispatched the officer will act quickly and cause a minimum of pain and trauma to the affected animal,» read the OPP release.
No serious injuries were reported by individuals in the area, according to police.
The incident remains under investigation.
