Two East Baton Rouge police officers were attacked by pit bulls on January 10 while attempting to arrest Richmond McNeal, 48, for violating a protective order at the Hub Apartments on Highland Road.

When the suspect’s door was opened, two pit bulls charged at the officers. After one of the dogs attempted to bite a deputy on the leg, a deputy and an accompanying field training officer drew their guns and fired. The dog was shot and killed, while a deputy suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. While the names of the deputies and field training officer have not been released, the injury is reportedly not life-threatening.

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