L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies shot a pit bull that was reportedly attacking them while they were attempting to apprehend a suspect Thursday in Sunland, authorities confirmed to KTLA.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at the Sunland Recreation Center near Sherman Grove Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
Authorities did not disclose what the suspect was wanted for, but said the person was taken into custody and that the dog belonged to him.
During the attack, officials said less-lethal force was used multiple times on the animal, including the use of a Taser, though weapons had little effect on the dog, prompting an officer to fire on the pit bull…