The Redwood City resident was in the 1300 block of Elmer Street around 2 p.m. when the dog started biting him, injuring the victim's leg. The attack continued until he pulled a handgun and shot the large-breed dog.
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Deputies arriving on the scene found him with a dog bite to the lower leg and the animal's remains. The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to recover.
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA took custody of the remains and confirmed the dog had been reported for biting in the past, sheriff's officials said.
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Investigators have also collected the gun as evidence in the case.
Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call deputies at (650) 363-4911.
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