NEW: A South Brunswick police officer was injured after being attacked by a dog while responding to reports of loose livestock, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Authorities said an officer responded to the property and walked up the driveway in an attempt to contact the homeowner when a dog attacked.

The officer discharged his firearm to stop the attack, fatally injuring the dog, according to the Prosecutor’s Office.
 
The officer was transported to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in stable condition, where he was treated for his injuries and later released.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery🙏🏻

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