Dog that mauled child shot and killed by Barrie police - BERITAJA

A loose canine that attacked respective people, including a child, is now dead, Barrie, Ont., constabulary said.

The canine constabulary deemed fierce was spotted about 2:30 a.m. Thursday successful the area of Tiffin Street and Patterson Road, according to a news merchandise from the Barrie Police Service.

Officers wished it was the aforesaid canine that had been connected the loose since Monday, erstwhile it reportedly attacked and injured an 11-year-old boy.

The boy remains successful infirmary successful unchangeable condition, constabulary said.

Police had maintained a beingness successful the area each week arsenic they searched for the dog, utilizing a drone successful their efforts.

The canine had past been seen Monday afternoon.

Officers said that while they attempted to seizure the animal, it became aggressive.

“Due to the contiguous information threat, an serviceman discharged their limb resulting successful the dog’s death,” constabulary said.

Police said they judge respective group whitethorn person been injured by the dog. Anyone who has been bitten is asked to travel forward.

A spokesperson for the Barrie Police Service told BERITAJA the proprietor of the canine has been identified, but did not springiness immoderate denotation if charges will beryllium laid.

Barrie constabulary are now assisting the City of Barrie bylaw officials successful an investigation.