Officer shoots, kills dog, inside Petco near Lakeline Mall

from: kxan.com

Two dogs got into a fight inside the store

Updated: Thursday, 04 Jul 2013, 9:58 AM CDT
Published : Thursday, 04 Jul 2013, 9:58 AM CDT

• Calily Bien

AUSTIN (KXAN) - An off-duty Austin Police officer working security at a Petco near Lakeline Mall shot and killed a dog inside the store on Wednesday evening.

According to police, a pit bull inside the store started attacking a smaller dog around 7:20 p.m. The owners were able to break-up the initial fight but a few minutes later, the pit bull was able to get away from its owner and attacked the smaller dog a second time.

The female officer, who was in full uniform, pulled out her weapon and shot the pit bull; the dog died at the store.

The smaller dog was taken by its owner to the veterinary for treatment, the extent of its injuries are unknown.

Petco has not released a statement in regards to the incident.