Dog Shot During Domestic Call in Arlington

Pit bull shot by Arlington police officer

Arlington police are on scene where a dog was shot  by a police officer responding to an emergency domestic disturbance call.

The incident took place at a home on Mossy Oak, not far from the intersection of Green Oaks Boulevard and Lamar Boulevard.

According to police, officers were talking with at least one person at the home when two pit bulls advanced toward the officers.  One of the officers felt threatened and fired on one of the animals.

The second pit bull is on the loose.

We have no other information at this time.

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