Two people were taken to the hospital following a dog attack in Roxbury Monday afternoon, police said.
At around 4:29 p.m., police responded to 35 Dennison St. a report of a dog attacking two people, according to the Boston Police Department. Upon arrival, an officer shot at the dog, police said.
One of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, and both were taken to a local hospital, police said.
One officer sustained a minor injury, according to police.
Homicide detectives were on scene. No additional details were immediately available.
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