A family dog is dead after police shot it during a burglary investigation.

Wichita police say they were investigating a reported break-in on Ash Street Wednesday night when an officer faced a dog that had pushed its way out of a fence and charged the officer. After giving ground, police say the officer was had to use deadly force on the dog as it kept advancing towards the officer.

At least one witness said shooting the dog wasn’t necessary.

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Story from Metro Source News