The deputy advised he had a paper for a resident of the home. The property owner fully opened the door, two dogs immediately exited the doorway. One dog attacked the deputy, biting the deputy on the hand.
The deputy yanked his hand back and started to retreat. The dog pursued the deputy with his hackles up. The deputy, fending off the attack, pulled his service pistol and fired, striking the dog.
The dog died on scene. The deputy was treated and received stitches at the emergency room and released.
