{"id":180783,"date":"2026-03-31T13:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/180783\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:09:39","slug":"nypd-officer-shoots-and-kills-pit-bull-after-animal-attacks-owner-in-queens-cops-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/180783\/","title":{"rendered":"NYPD officer shoots and kills pit bull after animal attacks owner in Queens: cops"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NYPD officers fatally shot a pit bull that attacked its owner inside a Queens<\/a> apartment building on Monday night, police reported.<\/p>\n

According to authorities, the incident unfolded just before 9 p.m. on March 30 inside the Ocean Bay Apartments located at 4-14 Beach 58th St. in the Rockaways. <\/p>\n

Officers from the 101st Precinct<\/a> say they received a 911 report of a dangerous animal inside the building.\u00a0When responding officers arrived at the home, they stated they observed the pit bull biting a 28-year-old woman in the arm. <\/p>\n

One of the cops opened fire, striking the animal, police sources said.
\n\"\"According to authorities, the incident unfolded just before 9 p.m. in the Rockaways inside an apartment at the Ocean Bay Apartments located at 4-14 Beach 58th Street.Google streetview\n<\/p>\n

The dog owner was rushed to Jamaica Hospital with a laceration to her arm and is listed in stable condition. The officers were all evaluated at the hospital but did not suffer any injuries. <\/p>\n

Police say the dog did not survive the bullet wound.\n<\/p>\n

It is not immediately clear if the animal has a history of aggression. The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n

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