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In a troubling incident in Baltimore, police shot and killed a dog that attacked its owner on October 26, 2025. The 33-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound and multiple bite injuries but is in stable condition. The dog became aggressive, prompting police officers to intervene. This event raises questions about animal control and safety protocols in urban areas as Baltimore police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Baltimore Police Shoot and Kill Dog That Attacked Its Owner
In Baltimore, a police incident unfolded on the 900 block of St. Paul Street on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2025, when authorities were called to assist after a dog attacked its owner. The owner, a 33-year-old man, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg along with multiple bite wounds during the altercation. He is currently in stable condition at a local hospital.
Police received a call about an animal bite incident at approximately 4:44 p.m. Upon their arrival, they learned that the owner had communicated through the front door that his dog was aggressive and had bitten him. Officers attempted to address the situation by asking the owner to confine the dog to another room. However, the owner’s efforts to restrain the dog were unsuccessful, leading to a more dangerous situation.
After failing to control the animal inside the home, the owner was attacked inside, prompting him to escape outside where the dog continued to assault him. In response to the immediate threat posed by the aggressive dog, two officers employed their firearms, resulting in the dog being shot and killed at the scene.
The Baltimore Police Department has initiated an investigation into the incident through their Special Investigations Response Team (SIRT). This team specializes in reviewing police-involved shootings and other critical incidents to ensure proper protocols are followed and to clarify the circumstances surrounding such events.
In accordance with departmental policy, the Baltimore Police Department has activated its Public Release of Critical Incident Recordings Policy, which may provide further insights into the events leading up to the police response.
According to the police report, both the gunshot wound sustained by the man and the dog bites did not result in life-threatening injuries. Emergency services were alerted, and the man was subsequently treated at the hospital for his injuries.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding animal control and police response to aggressive animals in urban settings. While the immediate situation resulted in the death of the dog, it raises important questions about safety measures and protocols in handling similar cases in the future.
The dog’s aggression was a direct consequence of the circumstances, though the details surrounding the owner’s initial call to the police and the subsequent attack remain under investigation. By evaluating such past incidents, authorities aim to improve community safety and animal control measures in Baltimore.
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- CBS News: Dog Bite Incident in Baltimore
- Wikipedia: Dog Aggression
- Baltimore Sun: Man and Dog Shooting Incident
- Google Search: Baltimore Dog Attack
- Fox Baltimore: Investigation Launched After Officer Shoots Dog
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dog
- WMAR2 News: Police Shoot and Kill Dog after Attacks
- Google News: Baltimore Police Dog Shooting
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