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The Cane Corso Italiano (LEFT) (also known as the ‘Italian Mastiff’ or ‘Cane Corso Mastiff’) is a war and hunting dog that originated in southern Italy. On the RIGHT, there are five different kinds of pit bulls (source Wikipedia) ~CNBNews

PHILADELPHIA PA (May 2, 2024)(CNBNews)- A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed a Cane Corso dog on Wednesday after it and three pit bulls attacked a man in the city's Mantua neighborhood.

 Officer #1 was on patrol around 10:16 AM on May 1st, 2024, when he encountered a civilian witness who was pointing and stating that there were loose dogs down the street. Arriving at the intersection of Fairmount Avenue and Union Street, the officer witnessed a 53-year-old Black male victim being mauled by the four dogs.

Officer #1 attempted to use his siren to distract the dogs, but they continued their attack. The officer then exited his vehicle and fired multiple rounds, killing the Cane Corso and stopping the mauling. The pit bulls fled the scene.

The victim suffered bite wounds throughout his body and was transported to Presbyterian Hospital by Philadelphia Fire Department paramedics for treatment. He was listed in stable condition. The officer did not sustain any injuries.

Officer #1’s body camera was not activated during this incident.

As per PPD policy, the officer has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the Internal Affairs and Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations.