Regina police officer shot and injured dog during incident, service reports

A Regina Police Service cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

An incident in central Regina is under investigation after a police officer fired their weapon during an incident – injuring a dog.

Members of Regina’s Police Service (RPS) were dispatched to a home on the 1500 block of Athol Street early Wednesday morning, according to a release from RPS.

Information provided to police alleged that two dogs were taken, without permission, from a home in the area.

Officers arrived at the home the dogs were believed to be taken to and spoke with a person outside the home. As the resident turned to go back inside the house – two dogs ran out the front door towards the officers.

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In response, one of the officers fired their weapon, striking and injuring one of the canines.

Police treated the dog at the scene – before it was transported to a vet clinic for further attention.

RPS noted that the incident remains under investigation. Due to a firearm being discharged, the incident will be reviewed by the service’s use of force review board.

All uses of force are also reported to the Saskatchewan Police Commission.