A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after she was attacked by two dogs at a home in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, on Saturday.
Ashburnham police say they were called to a Gardner Road home around 10:50 a.m. for a report of a past dog bite, but when officers arrived on scene, they saw through the front door glass that a woman was on the floor in the hall being actively attacked by two large dogs.
Police and fire crews forced their way into the home, at which time both dogs lunged at officers and paramedics, officials said.
In an effort to stop the attack, officers tased the dogs, but it was ineffective for one of the animals, prompting an officer to draw his gun and shoot one round at the dog to end the attack, police said.
The victim was then removed from the home by officers and paramedics, and taken to UMass Memorial, police said. There was no immediate update on her condition.
Officers on scene sustained minor injuries in the ordeal, police added.
Further details about the dogs haven’t been released, including what breed they are or what condition they’re in.
This incident will be investigated by both animal control and the Ashburnham Police Department.
Kaitlin McKinley Becker
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