Dog fatally shot by officer after entering Fort Lauderdale home, killing pet rabbit and cat, police say

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A Fort Lauderdale Police officer encountered danger on the job when he confronted a large stray dog that had entered a home and killed two pets, prompting the officer to open fire, authorities said.

Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the home, located near Southwest Eighth Street and 28th Terrace, at around 7:40 a.m., Tuesday, following a call from a resident.

According to homeowner Henry Gonzalez, the resident who called 911 had just returned home from dropping her son off at school when the dog made its way into the home…

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