Off-Duty Officer Bitten by Dog

An off-duty Pittsburgh police officer was bitten by a dog near W. Woodford Avenue and Hazeldell Street, sustaining puncture wounds on their left calf and requiring hospitalization—though they’re stable. The dog’s owner has taken the animal inside, and Animal Care and Control is now trying to reach them to investigate. Authorities are still piecing together what led to the incident—was it a random encounter or something more? This unexpected twist serves as a reminder that even off-duty, safety can’t be taken for granted. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/cf13449bcbb34791