MANCHESTER - Police shot what they described as an "aggressive" dog during a search warrant at a home Thursday morning, authorities said.

The Ocean County Regional SWAT Team used a search warrant at a residence in Manchester when they encountered a pitbull, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a prepared statement.

Billhimer said a member of the SWAT Team fired his weapon once, which killed the dog.

The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office did not return calls seeking comment.

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Authorities said the investigation is ongoing. No additional information was immediately available.

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Joshua Chung is the 9-5 breaking news reporter. A lifelong Jersey Shore resident, he is a recent graduate of Michigan State University. Contact him at jchung@gannettnj.com, 732-557-5748 or on Twitter @Joshchunggg