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Dog shot, killed after biting El Paso Police officer

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- An El Paso Police officer was bitten by a dog while responding to a domestic violence call. The officer fired at the dog, killing it.

This happened July 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM on the 800 block of Joe Kennedy Way in the Lower Valley.

The officer was called out to the house on reports of a verbal domestic violence call.

Police did not provide any other details on this incident or on the type of dog involved.

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