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Dog at center of alleged attack captured: Bristol police

The extent of the attack victim's injuries has not been released.
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BRISTOL, Conn. — A dog that allegedly attacked a person and was shot by an officer on Friday morning has been found, according to Bristol police.

Police were called to Morningside Drive around 6 a.m. Saturday for a complaint of a roaming animal. Police determined it was the same dog from an attack that happened on French Street on Friday.

The dog was captured and taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment, police said.

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On Friday morning, police were called to French Street for a "vicious dog complaint." The dog, described to be a pit bull, was attacking a person and a responding officer shot the animal, police said.

The extent of the attack victim's injuries has not been released.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Bristol police at (860) 584-3011.

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