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Washington appeals court says pit bull dog is deadly weapon
TACOMA, Wash. -- A state appeals court in Tacoma says
a pit bull dog is a deadly weapon.
In a ruling today the court upheld the assault conviction for a Vancouver
man, Robbie Hoeldt, whose dog attacked a police officer.
The court says a dog is a deadly weapon because it can
be used to cause death or substantial bodily harm.
A Vancouver police detective shot and killed the dog when it attacked him as
he was trying to arrest Hoeldt at his home.
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