Officer shoots charging pit bull in traffic stop
The Rocky
Published July 6, 2008 at 10:12 p.m.
Updated July 6, 2008 at 10:12 p.m.
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DACONO — A pit bull belonging to a suspected drunk driver got away Sunday after being shot and Tasered by police.
The shooting happened near Dacono after police were able to stop 32-year-old Raul Sanchez of Platteville following a chase.
The Colorado State Patrol said Sanchez got out of his car and then a pit bull jumped out of the driver's side window and charged at officers.
A Frederick police officer used a stun gun on the dog but then the animal charged at a Dacono police officer. That officer shot the dog, who then ran away.
Sanchez was arrested and taken to the Weld County jail.
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