Dog shot, killed by LAPD officer after biting man in DTLA

A dog who bit a man was shot and killed by a police officer in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday.

It happened around 9:45 a.m. in the area near Seventh Street and Gladys Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

Officials said a man in his 60s was taken to the hospital. 

The dog's condition was not immediately disclosed. 

No one else was injured. 

SkyFOX photos from the scene showed a heavy police presence in the area during the investigation.

No other details were immediately available.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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