The Los Angeles Police Department shot a dog in Westlake on Thursday evening, officials said.
Officers responded to Carondalet Street near 7th Street and asked for backup from additional units around 6:50 p.m., according to the police department.
Shortly after, police say at least one officer reported shooting a dog that the LAPD described as “vicious.” Details about what led up to the shooting and the dog’s condition were not immediately known.
The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story.