Pasadena Police Fatally Shoot Dog During Emergency Response

A police officer in Pasadena fatally shot a dog while responding to a call about a woman in distress who was found lying incoherent on the ground with an unleashed dog nearby. Authorities reported that, as officers approached the woman, the dog charged at one of them, prompting the officer to shoot the animal out of concern for personal safety. The incident occurred before animal control could arrive, and the dog belonged to the woman in need of medical help. No other injuries were reported, and the woman was transported to a hospital for evaluation. An investigation into the incident is underway, but the woman's current condition has not been disclosed.