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A short police chase ended with Laval police arresting two men and shooting what they believe to be a pit bull on Saturday.

According to Laval police spokesperson Evelyne Boudreau, the force received a call about a break-in at a Vimont residence around 11:40 a.m. The suspects fled the scene but not before a neighbour managed to take down a description of the car and its licence plate number.

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Police later intercepted the car on Highway 440, near Highway 13 North.

“After intercepting the vehicle, a dog exited the car from the passenger side and aggressively ran toward the police,” Boudreau said. “For their protection, they had to shoot it.”

Boudreau said early information from officers suggests that the dog was a pit bull. The two men in the car were arrested at the scene and are expected to face charges.

Soon after the arrests, a video started circulating online from a dog trainer and animal advocate claiming police shot the dog for no reason.