SAN ANTONIO – A mother and son sustained multiple injuries after they were bitten by their family dog on the South Side, according to Animal Care Services.
Authorities responded Wednesday afternoon to the 100 block of Montrose, near South Presa Street.
In a preliminary report released Thursday, the San Antonio Police Department said officers found the dog blocking the entrance to the property and “displaying aggressive behaviors.”
Police said firefighters and Emergency Medical Services were not able to get the dog away from the door.
“The officer observed the dog approaching him in an aggressive behavior,” police said. “The officer discharged his firearm and struck the dog, causing it to retreat.”
The report did not specify the dog’s condition.
After the dog retreated, EMS treated one person at the scene while another was taken to a hospital.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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