Dog, man shot by San Francisco police after unprovoked dog attack, officials say

A man and a dog were shot by San Francisco police on Sunday when officers tried to detain the owner after the dog bit another man, officials said. 

Just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday, officers said they were stopped by a man who was bitten by a dog in the area of Market and O’Farrell streets in Union Square. 

Police said they learned a large dog that was off-leash bit the victim in an unprovoked attack and continued to show aggression toward others in the area. 

While attempting to detain the dog’s owner, police said an officer-involved shooting occurred. Details surrounding the shooting were not released. The San Francisco Fire Department said one person was shot in the leg. 

The man received medical attention at the scene and was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive, police said. 

At some point, the dog ran off from the scene, but soon returned and bit one of the officers, police said. The officer received treatment at the scene and was released. 

The fire department added that the dog was also shot by an officer and was taken to the vet by animal care and control. Fire crews said the dog was stable. 

The man who was bitten took himself to the hospital for his injuries, police said. 

The incident will be investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, San Francisco Police Department Investigative Services Division, San Francisco Police Department Internal Affairs Division and Department of Police Accountability.