An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer tasered, shot and killed a « dangerous and aggressive dog » in Embrun after the dog’s owner was arrested.

Around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, police were called to Notre Dame Street near Lapointe Boulevard, where the owner of the dog was reportedly walking around with a large knife, according to the OPP.

The man was arrested without incident, however, the dog was attacking other dogs and people, including a police officer.

Police attempted to subdue the dog with the use of a conducted energy weapon, commonly referred to as a taser, but « out of concern for public and officer safety, » an officer ultimately used their firearm to put the dog down.

« The OPP makes every effort to find an alternative, but if an animal must be dispatched the officer will act quickly and cause a minimum of pain and trauma to the affected animal, » read the OPP release.

No serious injuries were reported by individuals in the area, according to police.

The incident remains under investigation.