HUTCHINSON —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a dog attack that sent a woman to the hospital and resulted in an officer having to shoot a dog.
Just after 1:30p.m. Monday, police responded to the report of a woman being attacked by a dog in front of 423 E. Avenue A in Hutchinson, according to a media release.
Two citizens observed the attack and were able to stop the attack and keep the dogs at bay till officers arrived. When officers arrived they found the 55-year-old woman had leg injuries that could be life threatening and provided medical assistance, which included applying a tourniquet.
Other officers arrived and attempted to contain the dogs in a backyard, when one of the dogs charged an officer, the officer fired one shot striking the dog, according to the release.
EMS transported the woman identified as Tina Stapleton to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for additional treatment.
Animal Control transported both dogs and are providing medical attention to the injured animal.
Police arrested Ismael Rojas, 21, and booked him into the Reno County Correctional Facility on one count of aggravated battery. He is being held on a $10,000 bond. The two dogs were taken into custody by the Hutchinson Animal Shelter.