Pittsburgh Police Shoot, Kill Man In Mt. Oliver

Pittsburgh Police said an officer fatally shot a 19-year-old man after he fired at a police dog Tuesday night in Mt. Oliver.

The incident happened just after 7 p.m. on 18th Street and Arlington Avenue.

Police said Justin Jackson fired several shots at a German Shepard K-9 officer after Jackson was asked to show his hands.

Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper said officers then returned fire. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene.

The K-9 officer was taken to a local animal hospital for treatment but later died.

Allegheny County Police and the District Attorney's office will now investigate the incident.

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