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id: 31461821fd
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 13:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:40 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Police say man shot dog that attacked boy, 9, in Parkside

Police said a man shot a dog in an effort to rescue a 9-year-old boy who was attacked in Philadelphia's Parkside section.

Section: [Public Safety](/philadelphia/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/post/dog-shot-9-year-old-boy-attacked-philadelphias-parkside-section-police/20020512/), 2026-11-06 13:40 EST: Dog shot after 9-year-old boy attacked in Philadelphia's Parkside section: Police

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