Carmel Police Shoot Dog During Stabbing Response, Victim Declines Hospital

Early on August 31, the Carmel Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the 500 block of East 111th Street. Upon arrival, officers heard a woman calling for help from inside a detached garage but were confronted by an aggressive dog belonging to the victim. To safely reach the woman and provide assistance, officers shot the dog, which was then taken to an emergency veterinary clinic but ultimately had to be euthanized due to its injuries. The woman had a puncture wound to her arm but declined hospital transport. The police expressed regret over harming the animal, emphasizing that their primary responsibility was to ensure the safety and medical care of the person in distress. No arrests were made as there was insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges in connection with the incident.