Police in Regina are investigating an incident in which one of their officers was forced to shoot a dog on Saturday.

In a press release sent to local media, police said officers were conducting an investigation in the 1400 block of Cameron Street at 3:35 p.m. in the city’s North Central neighbourhood, when one of the officers was attacked by an unleashed dog in a back alley.

Regina police say they were working in the 1400 block of Cameron Street Saturday afternoon when an officer was attacked by an unleashed dog.

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The officer then discharged their firearm at the dog, resulting in the animal’s death.

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The officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital where they were treated and released.

Police aren’t releasing any other details at this time.