BETHESDA, Md. – Montgomery County police say a dog was killed by two other dogs — one of which was later shot by police — and two women were injured trying to break up the incident Wednesday morning.
It all took place in the 7000 block of Heather Hill Road. Police say they were called to the scene at approximately 10:35 a.m. for a report of a dog attack.
They were told that two dogs charged at another dog that was walking with its owner. One of the dogs left the scene while the other continued attacking the victim dog, killing it.
During the attack, two women sustained non-life-threatening injuries while trying to intervene. Both were transported to an area hospital.
The attacking dog then charged at the responding officers, who shot and killed it.
Police say the attacking dogs reportedly live in the neighborhood. It is unclear if their owner was present at the time of the incident.
No additional information has been released at this time.
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