Dog shot, died during Carmel stabbing investigation

CARMEL, Ind. — A dog was shot and later died while Carmel Police officers were attempting to reach a stabbing victim.

According to a Facebook post by the Carmel Police Department, around 4:33 a.m. on Sunday, police were called to the 500 block of East 111th Street after a “frantic 9111 call.”

Once police arrived, they heard someone from inside a detached garage calling for help. As officers were attempting to reach the individual who was assumed to require immediate medical attention, they were confronted by an “aggressive dog.”

For officers to safely access the person calling for help, they shot the dog. The dog was transported to an emergency veterinary clinic, where it had to be euthanized.

Once officers reached the victim, they found that they had a puncture on their arm and declined transport to the hospital.

“Officers never want to harm an animal, and these moments remain in their minds long after the call ends,” CPD wrote in the post. “Their first responsibility in this situation was to reach the person who appeared to be in danger and ensure medical care could be provided. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the loss of the dog. Through it all, the Carmel Police Department remains committed to protecting and serving our community with care and dedication.”