Carmel, IN – A possible stabbing in Carmel early Sunday morning led to police fatally shooting a dog while trying to reach a victim in distress.
According to the Carmel Police Department, officers responded around 4:33 a.m. to a 911 call in the 500 block of East 111th Street. Upon arrival, they heard someone inside a detached garage calling for help.
Police said officers encountered an aggressive dog blocking their path as they attempted to assist the individual, who was believed to be in immediate need of medical care. The dog was shot, and Carmel Fire Department personnel transported the animal to an emergency veterinary clinic, where it was later euthanized.
One victim was observed with a puncture wound to her arm but declined hospital transport, authorities reported.
Officials emphasized that the decision to use force against the dog was made to ensure they could safely reach the victim. “Officers never want to harm an animal, and these moments remain in their minds long after the call ends,” Carmel Police stated in a release.
The department reaffirmed its commitment to community safety, while extending condolences to those affected by the loss of the dog. The investigation into the reported stabbing remains ongoing.
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