Overview

• A Boston police officer fired a gun at a dog that charged at them near the Boston Marathon finish line; the bullet missed, and no injuries were reported.
• The dog fled the scene and was later subdued about a mile away in the Boston Common and Downtown Crossing area using multiple Taser deployments.
• The incident occurred Thursday morning as volunteers were preparing along the marathon route, prompting fears and confusion among bystanders.
• Authorities confirmed the use of one firearm and multiple Taser deployments but have not disclosed details about the dog’s breed, ownership, or current whereabouts.
• The Boston Police Department continues to investigate the case, with no arrests made and questions lingering about the animal’s fate.