Police kill dog in west Dayton after reported bite incident

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A Dayton police officer killed a dog Sunday morning after responding to a call where the dog bit someone.

Crews responded to reports of an animal bite at Meredith Street and Negley Place along Wolf Creek in west Dayton around 11:12 a.m., according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.

Dispatchers said someone was “bit by a dog and the dog got put down.” No further details are available regarding the victim’s injury or if they were transported a local hospital.

We will update as we learn more.

Two weeks ago, Montgomery County animal welfare advocates presented a plan to county commissioners for a new task force on dog overpopulation and pet owner accountability in the region. They described “an escalating crisis” and public health concerns regarding stray animals on the streets.

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