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id: 6773a9d306
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 10:25 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 12:26 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Tampa police shoot and kill pit bull after dog attack

Tampa police officers shot and killed a pit bull Thursday morning after authorities said it killed another dog and seriously injured its owner.

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

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)](https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-tampa/tampa-police-shoot-kill-pit-bull-after-deadly-dog-attack-owner-seriously-injured), 2026-11-05 10:25 EST: Tampa police shoot, kill pit bull after deadly dog attack, owner seriously injured
- [WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)](https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-police-shoot-pit-bull-that-killed-small-dog-injured-man/), 2026-11-05 12:26 EST: Tampa police shoot pit bull that killed small dog, injured man

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