Three dogs are dead after police say they attacked a woman in Halifax Tuesday morning.
Halifax Regional Police responded to a home on Frederick Avenue around 8:40 a.m.
Police say three large dogs were attacking the woman and, while trying to save her, the animals started to attack the officer.
Police say the male officer discharged his weapon, striking and killing the dogs, who died on scene.
The woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The officer was not injured.
Halifax Regional Police remain on scene as they investigate the incident. No other details are available at this time.
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