🚨 Incident Details: An Effingham County Sheriff’s Deputy is on the mend after being attacked by a dog while attempting to apprehend suspects at a Guyton residence.
🕵️ Investigation Gone Awry:
- Deputies were conducting an investigation at a home on Courthouse Road Tuesday afternoon when the incident occurred.
- As they approached the residence, a man and woman were spotted in the front yard. The man fled inside, where another woman was present, and barricaded the door.
🐶 Dog Attack:
- During the ensuing altercation, a dog belonging to the homeowner attacked one of the deputies.
- The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
💥 Tragic Outcome: In the chaos of the attack, the dog was shot and killed by law enforcement.
🚔 Suspects in Custody: Three individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, though their identities and the nature of the charges against them have not been disclosed.
