Wilmington police shot and killed a dog Wednesday after it attacked its owner and a woman.
Officers responded to the 300 block of Greendale Drive in the Tide Water condos at 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, according to Wilmington Police Department Spokeswoman Cpl. Leslie Irving.
When they arrived, officers found the dog attacking a man on the ground, Irving said. When police tried help the man, the dog charged the officer. Police shot and killed the dog, Irving said.
The man suffered injuries to his hand, arm and face, and the woman suffered injuries to her arm. They were both taken to the hospital for treatment.
The owner said he adopted the dog about a month ago, Irving said. The night before the attack, the dog started showing signs of aggression.
The dog was reportedly large, but the breed is unknown by police.
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