WEST WILDWOOD — A dog was shot and killed by police after it attacked a woman walking on the 700 block of Glenwood Ave. and then turned on a police officer.
According to Capt. Lynn Frame of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, West Wildwood Police received a report of a female being attacked by a dog, identified as a pit bull mix, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Wed., Feb. 1.
A police officer responded to the call and was also attacked by the dog. The officer tried to manually subdue the animal and was unsuccessful, said Frame. The officer then shot one round, killing the dog instantly.
“The dog was off-leash and it attacked a pedestrian, biting her on the arm and leg,” said West Wildwood Code Enforcement Officer Chris Ridings. According to Ridings he saw the woman’s injuries after she was bitten.
The Prosecutor’s Office responded to the incident because of the discharge of an officer’s weapon.
“From our preliminary investigation, the officer acted properly,” said Frame. “We are continuing our investigation.”
