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Two hospitalized after dog attack in Dorchester

Few details were immediately available

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A police officer and a civilian were hurt and a dog was shot and killed after an attack in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood.

Police said they responded to a call on Dakota Street around 8:30 p.m. Monday, and when they got there they couldn't get the dog under control and had to shoot it. The dog later died.

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The officer and the dog bite victim were both taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Animal control was notified of the incident and the investigation is ongoing by Boston police.

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