MN: Bicyclist Shoots Pit Bull in Self Defense

With enough effort, the animal was said to have broken its chain before running towards the complainant. The caller said he was afraid and believed the pit bull intended to hurt him, so he drew a handgun and shot the dog in the right shoulder.

According to the report, the dog was in the middle of the street by the time the shot was fired. The animal moved back a few feet before charging the complainant a second time, but, this time, a shout at the dog was sufficient to cause it to retreat.
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