**Deputy Forced to Shoot Dog Following Attack on Woman and Child in Northwest Miami-Dade**

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A deputy was compelled to shoot a dog after a woman and a 5-year-old child were attacked by several loose dogs in Northwest Miami-Dade.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies and fire rescue responded to a medical call near the 2200 block of Northwest 64th Street, where multiple dogs had attacked an adult female and the young child.

While deputies were responding to the scene, one of the dogs returned and attempted to attack a deputy. In response, the deputy discharged their firearm, fatally injuring the dog.

The adult female sustained injuries from the attack but was treated at the scene and did not require transportation to a hospital. The child was not reported to have any injuries.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
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