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Police Investigate Shooting of Dog

Las Cruces Police are investigating the Thursday morning shooting of a dog on the 500 block of East Las Cruces Avenue.

Shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, police were dispatched to the complaint of dogs that were chasing a bicyclist. After the officer arrived on scene, one of the dogs aggressively charged toward him. The officer fired at least one round and the dog was struck.

An Animal Control officer transported the dog, a pit bull terrier, to a local veterinarian for treatment.

The investigation is ongoing and the officer was placed on administrative leave.

Information from Las Cruces Police