Cop Accidentally Shoots And Tases Woman While Trying To Stop Dog Attack

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A police officer in Wisconsin accidentally shot a 52-year-old woman with a stun gun and then his gun on Thursday while trying to subdue the dog that attacked her.

The woman from Kenosha, Wisconsin, was shot in the foot by the officer and bitten in the leg by the English bulldog, according to WTMJ.

A 30-year-old woman was also bitten, according to the television station.

The 16-month-old dog, Tank, was killed after the officer used his gun after initially using his stun gun, the station reported. It was unclear if the officer or Tank’s owner will face charges.

Watch the video, from WTMJ, below:

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