A Bristol police officer shot a dog that attacked him on Thursday.
Two officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a home on Broad Street when the dog ran out from behind the house, according to police.
The dog, described as a large bull mastiff-pit bull mix, began to growl and bit one of the officers on the arm. The officer was able to free his arm, but the dog appeared ready to attack the officer again, police said.
The officer drew his weapon and shot the dog once.
The dog ran away, but the officers found it and an animal control officer took the animal to an emergency veterinarian, police said.
The officer who was bitten was treated for a minor injury to his left arm.
The condition of the dog is not known.