URGENT UPDATE: San Francisco police shot a man and his dog this afternoon near Union Square following an aggressive dog bite incident. The shooting occurred at approximately 4:27 p.m. after officers were flagged down by a victim of an unprovoked dog attack.
According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Market and O’Farrell streets after a large, off-leash dog bit a victim. The police reported that the dog continued to show aggression towards others in the vicinity, prompting officers to intervene. During the confrontation, both the man and his dog were shot as officers attempted to arrest him and secure the animal.
Witnesses reported chaos as the dog fled the scene only to return and bite one of the responding officers. The injured officer received treatment on-site for minor injuries, while the shooting victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Animal Care and Control has taken custody of the dog, which remains under investigation. The incident has drawn significant attention, and multiple city agencies, including the district attorney’s office and the Department of Police Accountability, are involved in the ongoing investigation.
“We are committed to transparency and will hold a public town hall within 10 days to provide further information,” stated a police department representative.
The community is urged to stay informed as developments unfold. Authorities are actively working to gather more details about the events leading up to the shooting and the ongoing safety concerns regarding aggressive animals in public spaces.
As this story develops, residents are encouraged to keep an eye on local news outlets for updates and to share their thoughts on this alarming incident.
