Newark Officer Fires Gun At Dog Who Bit Him, Police Say

A Newark office fired his gun at a dog who bit him Friday afternoon, authorities said.

10/22/2021 2:49 p.m.

The officer discharged one round at the dog on the 300 block of Emmet Street, but the dog was not injured around 1:50 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara said.

The officer was transported to University Hospital for treatment and the incident was under investigation.

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