A police officer shot at a dog that reportedly attacked two people in Roxbury, according to Boston Police.

Cops responded for a report of a dog attacking two people at 35 Dennison St., at around 4:29 p.m. on Monday.

“BPD FDIT and the Homicide squad have been requested for an officer who discharged their firearm at a dog who attacked two people,” Boston Police said in a statement.

Both victims were bitten by the dog, and were transported to a local hospital. One of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.

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Two police officers were bitten by the dog, and sustained non-life threatening injuries. The cops were also transported to the hospital.