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Philly Officer Fires Weapon At Dog While Responding To Report Of Burglary

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia police officer fired his weapon at a dog this morning in the Fairhill section of the city.

Officials say the officer was responding to reports of a burglary on the 3100 block of Hartville Street and was charged by the dog upon arrival.

After the weapon was fired, the dog ran off and has not been located. It's unclear whether the dog was hit.

Police also removed other puppies from the home.

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