PITTSBURGH — A dog bit an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer on Thursday.
A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson said crews were called to the intersection of E. Woodford Avenue and Hazeldell Street for reports of an off-duty officer who had been bitten.
The officer had puncture wounds on their left calf and medics took them to a hospital in stable condition.
Police said the dog’s owner took the animal back into their home.
Animal Care and Control is working to make contact with them.
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