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Police Shoot and Kill Dog Following Attack on Woman

A Seattle police officer shot an aggressive dog this afternoon after it attacked a woman at Freeway Park in Downtown Seattle.

At about 2:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a dog attack near the 600 block of Seneca Street. There, officers found a woman suffering from injuries after being bitten by the dog.

While attempting to control the animal, an officer discharged their department firearm, striking the dog.

Officers took the dog to a veterinary clinic for treatment, yet the dog died. The bite victim sustained injuries from the attack and went to the hospital for treatment.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Incident Number: 2026-28916