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Pit Bull Shot by Deputy, Suspect Detained

8651 Foothill Blvd

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Summary

  • Police responded to an incident involving a suspect and a pit bull at a park in Sunland, California, where officers discharged a firearm at the dog.
  • It's unclear what the suspect was wanted for, and how the dog was involved. Police also may have detained more than one person.

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A report from NBC Los Angeles corroborates the deputy-involved shooting, in which the dog was struck.

It's unclear what the suspect was wanted for. Police also may have detained more than one.

Police noted that a deputy fired upon the dog, not an LAPD officer.

The sheriff's air unit is being requested to assist with the situation at the park.

Police report that a suspect has been detained.

Police discharged a firearm at the aggressive dog.

Additional officers are en route to assist.

Officers are requesting backup for an aggressive pit bull at the park.

LA 17 Devonshire Area · 0:17
Any City and Foothill units, Crescenta Valley requesting a backup, 8651 Foothill Boulevard, Southland Park. One suspect, custody additional. Suspect, aggressive pit bull at the location. Code 3, incident 3382, RD 1617. Standby for additional.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8651 Foothill Blvd.

A report from NBC Los Angeles corroborates the deputy-involved shooting, in which the dog was struck.

It's unclear what the suspect was wanted for. Police also may have detained more than one.

Police noted that a deputy fired upon the dog, not an LAPD officer.

The sheriff's air unit is being requested to assist with the situation at the park.

Police report that a suspect has been detained.

Police discharged a firearm at the aggressive dog.

Additional officers are en route to assist.

Officers are requesting backup for an aggressive pit bull at the park.

LA 17 Devonshire Area · 0:17
Any City and Foothill units, Crescenta Valley requesting a backup, 8651 Foothill Boulevard, Southland Park. One suspect, custody additional. Suspect, aggressive pit bull at the location. Code 3, incident 3382, RD 1617. Standby for additional.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8651 Foothill Blvd.

A report from NBC Los Angeles corroborates the deputy-involved shooting, in which the dog was struck.

It's unclear what the suspect was wanted for. Police also may have detained more than one.

Police noted that a deputy fired upon the dog, not an LAPD officer.

The sheriff's air unit is being requested to assist with the situation at the park.

Police report that a suspect has been detained.

Police discharged a firearm at the aggressive dog.

Additional officers are en route to assist.

Officers are requesting backup for an aggressive pit bull at the park.

LA 17 Devonshire Area · 0:17
Any City and Foothill units, Crescenta Valley requesting a backup, 8651 Foothill Boulevard, Southland Park. One suspect, custody additional. Suspect, aggressive pit bull at the location. Code 3, incident 3382, RD 1617. Standby for additional.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8651 Foothill Blvd.

A report from NBC Los Angeles corroborates the deputy-involved shooting, in which the dog was struck.

It's unclear what the suspect was wanted for. Police also may have detained more than one.

Police noted that a deputy fired upon the dog, not an LAPD officer.

The sheriff's air unit is being requested to assist with the situation at the park.

Police report that a suspect has been detained.

Police discharged a firearm at the aggressive dog.

Additional officers are en route to assist.

Officers are requesting backup for an aggressive pit bull at the park.

LA 17 Devonshire Area · 0:17
Any City and Foothill units, Crescenta Valley requesting a backup, 8651 Foothill Boulevard, Southland Park. One suspect, custody additional. Suspect, aggressive pit bull at the location. Code 3, incident 3382, RD 1617. Standby for additional.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8651 Foothill Blvd.

A report from NBC Los Angeles corroborates the deputy-involved shooting, in which the dog was struck.

It's unclear what the suspect was wanted for. Police also may have detained more than one.

Police noted that a deputy fired upon the dog, not an LAPD officer.

The sheriff's air unit is being requested to assist with the situation at the park.

Police report that a suspect has been detained.

Police discharged a firearm at the aggressive dog.

Additional officers are en route to assist.

Officers are requesting backup for an aggressive pit bull at the park.

LA 17 Devonshire Area · 0:17
Any City and Foothill units, Crescenta Valley requesting a backup, 8651 Foothill Boulevard, Southland Park. One suspect, custody additional. Suspect, aggressive pit bull at the location. Code 3, incident 3382, RD 1617. Standby for additional.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8651 Foothill Blvd.

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Comments30

ChatsworthUser1147315007Aug 20 at 5:17 PM

The dog was just reacting to whatever it was going on it didn't even know what was happening and that had to happen poor thing 😞😞😞😞😞 it did not even deserve that RIP 🐕🥀😭

marquezeddinsAug 20 at 5:16 PM

Why omg it's not the dogs fault

lostangelesuser6969Aug 20 at 5:15 PM

All dogs go to heaven. Rest in peace little pupper

LosAngelesUser599480001Aug 20 at 5:14 PM

Fawk the police

ChatsworthUser1147315007Aug 20 at 5:17 PM

The dog was just reacting to whatever it was going on it didn't even know what was happening and that had to happen poor thing 😞😞😞😞😞 it did not even deserve that RIP 🐕🥀😭

marquezeddinsAug 20 at 5:16 PM

Why omg it's not the dogs fault

lostangelesuser6969Aug 20 at 5:15 PM

All dogs go to heaven. Rest in peace little pupper

LosAngelesUser599480001Aug 20 at 5:14 PM

Fawk the police

ChatsworthUser1147315007Aug 20 at 5:17 PM

The dog was just reacting to whatever it was going on it didn't even know what was happening and that had to happen poor thing 😞😞😞😞😞 it did not even deserve that RIP 🐕🥀😭

marquezeddinsAug 20 at 5:16 PM

Why omg it's not the dogs fault

lostangelesuser6969Aug 20 at 5:15 PM

All dogs go to heaven. Rest in peace little pupper

LosAngelesUser599480001Aug 20 at 5:14 PM

Fawk the police

ChatsworthUser1147315007Aug 20 at 5:17 PM

The dog was just reacting to whatever it was going on it didn't even know what was happening and that had to happen poor thing 😞😞😞😞😞 it did not even deserve that RIP 🐕🥀😭

marquezeddinsAug 20 at 5:16 PM

Why omg it's not the dogs fault

lostangelesuser6969Aug 20 at 5:15 PM

All dogs go to heaven. Rest in peace little pupper

LosAngelesUser599480001Aug 20 at 5:14 PM

Fawk the police

ChatsworthUser1147315007Aug 20 at 5:17 PM

The dog was just reacting to whatever it was going on it didn't even know what was happening and that had to happen poor thing 😞😞😞😞😞 it did not even deserve that RIP 🐕🥀😭

marquezeddinsAug 20 at 5:16 PM

Why omg it's not the dogs fault

lostangelesuser6969Aug 20 at 5:15 PM

All dogs go to heaven. Rest in peace little pupper

LosAngelesUser599480001Aug 20 at 5:14 PM

Fawk the police

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