Peel Regional Police say a dog was shot and killed after officers approached a suspicious man with the canine outside of a residence early Tuesday morning.
Police said they were called to a home near Chinguacousy Road and Williams Parkway in Brampton at around 5:15 a.m.
Investigators said that when police tried to approach the man, the dog became aggressive towards officers. The dog was shot and died at the scene, police said.
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The man involved was arrested and taken into custody. Police said the 28-year-old man has been charged with trespassing by night and mischief.
It is not clear what breed of dog was shot and killed.
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