Woman, 5-year-old child attacked by dog; deputy shoots dog, MDSO says

A deputy was forced to shoot a dog after a woman and -year-old child were attacked by several dogs in Northwest Miami-Dade According to Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputies and fire rescue responded to a healthcare call near the block of Northwest th Street where several loose dogs attacked an adult female and -year-old child Bureaucrats say while deputies were responding one of the dogs returned and attempted to attack one deputy who discharged their firearm fatally injuring the dog The adult female was the only one who suffered any injuries She was treated at the scene and did not need a movement Personnel are studying the episode