By: Richard L. Smith
A police-involved shooting has triggered an investigation in Newark's South Ward neighborhood.
The incident, involving a Newark Police Officer and a charging dog, occurred just before 1 p.m. in the vicinity of the 50's block of Nairn, near Millington.
According to initial reports, the officer was responding to a call in the area when the confrontation took place.
Witnesses at the scene described a tense moment when the officer arrived and opened his car door, only to be immediately charged by a dog.
Reacting to the sudden threat, the officer discharged his weapon, shooting the dog.
Details about the call that led to the officer's presence in the neighborhood, the condition of the dog, and any further circumstances of the shooting are still emerging.
The Newark Police Department has established a crime scene and is conducting a thorough investigation to understand the full scope of the incident.
UPDATE: The dog was not killed; there is no further information at this time.
