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Dog Shot by Police Officer in Newark

Newark

Police are on the scene of a shooting that involves a police officer at this time in the city.

The incident happened in the 800 block of South 15th Street shortly after 11 a.m. where an officer fired his weapon at a dog at that location.

There are no fatal injuries immediately reported for the dog at this time.

The Essex County Sherrif's Department are on the scene assisting in the investigation.

Circumstances surrounding the incident has not been released.

There are no serious injuries to police officers reported.

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