Police shoot and kill pit bull after it attacks two

Preston — State police shot and killed a pit bull Thursday night after it attacked its owner and then the town's animal control officer.

Police said that at 7:30 p.m. troopers responded to 56 Long Society Road for a report of a pit bull attacking its owner.

When troopers arrived, medical aid was being given to the owner. The dog was trapped in the bathroom, where it was kept until Animal Control Officer Patti Daniels arrived.

When Daniels arrived, the dog's owner was leading it to the animal control officer's vehicle when the dog broke free and jumped on Daniels, police said.

Daniels fell to the ground and the dog began to attack her.

Troopers at the scene were able to get the pit bull off her. The dog then began to advance toward the troopers as well as the homeowner and Daniels in an aggressive and threatening manner, police said.

Troopers shot and killed the dog.

Daniels was treated and released from William W. Backus Hospital.