WILMINGTON, Ohio —

One person was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after police said they were attacked by their dog in Wilmington.

According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers were initially called to the 700 block of West Locust Street for a report of dogs fighting and someone yelling at animals. Advertisement

The situation escalated to an emergency call, in which the owner was heard screaming, police said.

Arriving officers found a dog attacking its owner and, in an effort to protect the victim, police shot the dog at the scene. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

The victim was given medical care at the scene, transported to Clinton Regi

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