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Loose Dog Shot And Killed By Local Deputies At Community Event

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Franklin County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a dog that attacked a police canine during a community event in Columbus yesterday. Deputies were explaining their equipment and tactics during the event  when a loose dog ran toward them and attacked the police canine. That dog sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover. The owner of the loose dog, Aaron Slate, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on a charge of assaulting a police dog.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.