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Newark Police Officer Shoots Dog that was Ordered to Attack by Suspect

Newark

Authorities in Newark are investigating a police-involved shooting that left a dog dead overnight in the city.

The incident happened in the 400 block of South 18th Street where police engaged in a foot pursuit of a suspect who ordered a dog to attack officers just before 10 p.m.

The officer did not suffer any injuries in the attack.

The suspect remains at-large according to police.

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