Deputy Shoots Pit Bull to Save Man | Bakersfield News

In a harrowing Monday morning incident in Lancaster, a deputy fired his weapon to stop a vicious pit bull attack that left a man critically injured in his front yard — the dog, later confirmed to belong to a family member, was fatally shot. The victim survived with stable injuries, while the deputy’s swift action saved his life. This isn’t the first time a similar scenario has unfolded in the city — a July attack ended tragically for the victim — underscoring the dangerous reality of uncontrolled pit bulls and the tough calls law enforcement must make to protect lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b58a845ed967794