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Violent Dog Attack Leads to Hospitalizations

3579 Vista Ave

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Summary

  • Cincinnati police and fire services responded to a disturbance on Vista Ave involving a loose dog that attacked its owner and a police officer. Attempts to subdue the dog with a taser were unsuccessful, resulting in the officer being bitten. The dog was ultimately killed by firefighters using a pry bar. Both the officer and the owner were hospitalized for their injuries.

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Both the officer and the owner were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Cincinnati Fire responded and struck the dog with a pry bar, resulting in the dog’s death at the scene.

An officer attempted to deploy a taser twice, but it was ineffective, and the officer was bitten on the hand and leg.

When the owner arrived and tried to detain the dog, it broke free and attacked the owner.

Cincinnati Police responded to 3579 Vista after a dog from the residence got loose.

Police are responding to reports of a physical disturbance involving people fighting in the roadway.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3579 Vista Ave.

Both the officer and the owner were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Cincinnati Fire responded and struck the dog with a pry bar, resulting in the dog’s death at the scene.

An officer attempted to deploy a taser twice, but it was ineffective, and the officer was bitten on the hand and leg.

When the owner arrived and tried to detain the dog, it broke free and attacked the owner.

Cincinnati Police responded to 3579 Vista after a dog from the residence got loose.

Police are responding to reports of a physical disturbance involving people fighting in the roadway.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3579 Vista Ave.

Both the officer and the owner were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Cincinnati Fire responded and struck the dog with a pry bar, resulting in the dog’s death at the scene.

An officer attempted to deploy a taser twice, but it was ineffective, and the officer was bitten on the hand and leg.

When the owner arrived and tried to detain the dog, it broke free and attacked the owner.

Cincinnati Police responded to 3579 Vista after a dog from the residence got loose.

Police are responding to reports of a physical disturbance involving people fighting in the roadway.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3579 Vista Ave.

Both the officer and the owner were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Cincinnati Fire responded and struck the dog with a pry bar, resulting in the dog’s death at the scene.

An officer attempted to deploy a taser twice, but it was ineffective, and the officer was bitten on the hand and leg.

When the owner arrived and tried to detain the dog, it broke free and attacked the owner.

Cincinnati Police responded to 3579 Vista after a dog from the residence got loose.

Police are responding to reports of a physical disturbance involving people fighting in the roadway.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3579 Vista Ave.

Both the officer and the owner were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Cincinnati Fire responded and struck the dog with a pry bar, resulting in the dog’s death at the scene.

An officer attempted to deploy a taser twice, but it was ineffective, and the officer was bitten on the hand and leg.

When the owner arrived and tried to detain the dog, it broke free and attacked the owner.

Cincinnati Police responded to 3579 Vista after a dog from the residence got loose.

Police are responding to reports of a physical disturbance involving people fighting in the roadway.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3579 Vista Ave.

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Radio Clips

Cincinnati FD Dispatch · Apr 4, 9:54PM · 0:30
Engine 46, respond, 3579 Vista Avenue off of Craig. Fireground is A Adam 2 for an assault, possible injury. People fighting in the roadway, physically and verbally. Police have a run. They're not dispatched. Engine 46, 3579 Vista Avenue. Fireground A2. People fighting in the roadway, physically and verbally. Police have a run. They are now showing two units dispatched, not on scene. Engine 20, respond.
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Comments20

ky5839222Apr 4 at 11:12 PM

Some ppl have no business having a dog

backwardApr 4 at 11:06 PM

Terrible situation. It might sound harsh but alllll of the friendly, never hurt a fly dogs that sit in shelters while some people choose the reactive ones. If you can’t control your dog don’t have em.

tulipflower77Apr 4 at 11:05 PM

And for those saying the dog was trying to be protective.. not all these animals are innocent. Some are just mean asf.

CincinnatiUser132236001Apr 5 at 1:53 AM

The owner of that dog should be charged!

ky5839222Apr 4 at 11:12 PM

Some ppl have no business having a dog

backwardApr 4 at 11:06 PM

Terrible situation. It might sound harsh but alllll of the friendly, never hurt a fly dogs that sit in shelters while some people choose the reactive ones. If you can’t control your dog don’t have em.

tulipflower77Apr 4 at 11:05 PM

And for those saying the dog was trying to be protective.. not all these animals are innocent. Some are just mean asf.

CincinnatiUser132236001Apr 5 at 1:53 AM

The owner of that dog should be charged!

ky5839222Apr 4 at 11:12 PM

Some ppl have no business having a dog

backwardApr 4 at 11:06 PM

Terrible situation. It might sound harsh but alllll of the friendly, never hurt a fly dogs that sit in shelters while some people choose the reactive ones. If you can’t control your dog don’t have em.

tulipflower77Apr 4 at 11:05 PM

And for those saying the dog was trying to be protective.. not all these animals are innocent. Some are just mean asf.

CincinnatiUser132236001Apr 5 at 1:53 AM

The owner of that dog should be charged!

ky5839222Apr 4 at 11:12 PM

Some ppl have no business having a dog

backwardApr 4 at 11:06 PM

Terrible situation. It might sound harsh but alllll of the friendly, never hurt a fly dogs that sit in shelters while some people choose the reactive ones. If you can’t control your dog don’t have em.

tulipflower77Apr 4 at 11:05 PM

And for those saying the dog was trying to be protective.. not all these animals are innocent. Some are just mean asf.

CincinnatiUser132236001Apr 5 at 1:53 AM

The owner of that dog should be charged!

ky5839222Apr 4 at 11:12 PM

Some ppl have no business having a dog

backwardApr 4 at 11:06 PM

Terrible situation. It might sound harsh but alllll of the friendly, never hurt a fly dogs that sit in shelters while some people choose the reactive ones. If you can’t control your dog don’t have em.

tulipflower77Apr 4 at 11:05 PM

And for those saying the dog was trying to be protective.. not all these animals are innocent. Some are just mean asf.

CincinnatiUser132236001Apr 5 at 1:53 AM

The owner of that dog should be charged!

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