A New Jersey officer is recovering after taking a ricochet bullet in a dramatic rescue to save a young boy from a brutal dog attack.
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ
– A New Jersey police officer sustained a minor injury from a ricochet bullet on Wednesday morning while responding to a violent dog attack on a young boy at a Sayreville hotel. Law enforcement was quick to act, ultimately saving the child from a potentially fatal mauling.
A Family’s 911 Call Sparks Urgent Rescue
Officers from the Sayreville Police Department arrived at the Knights Inn on Route 35 South shortly after 11 a.m. following a 911 call reporting a child in distress. According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, the call had been made by a family member who witnessed the 10-year-old boy being attacked by the family’s pit bulls.
Upon arrival, police found the child in immediate danger, and officers fired their weapons to stop the aggressive animals. During the attempt to neutralize the threat, one officer was injured by a bullet that ricocheted, resulting in what authorities described as a superficial wound.
The officer and the boy were quickly transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where both were reported to be in stable condition.
Police Seek Help to Uncover Full Details of Attack
Police have not disclosed further details, such as the number of dogs involved, as the investigation is still ongoing. However, local media have reported that the dogs were killed in the incident.
Authorities are requesting assistance from the public to help clarify the events leading up to the attack. Sayreville Police encourage anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area to contact Detective Stephanie Redline at 732-745-3316.
This incident underscores the quick, life-saving actions taken by law enforcement under extreme conditions, highlighting the risks officers face when stepping in to protect others.
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