A dog was shot and killed by a Peel Region officer after it was said to have displayed aggressive behaviour while police were investigating reports of a suspicious person in a Brampton neighbourhood Tuesday.

Const. Bancroft Wright said police responded to a call for a man knocking on the door of a home around 5:15 a.m. in the area of Oxtail Ln. and Albright Rd. near Chinguacousy Rd. and Williams Pkwy.

Occupants inside the home called police and the man, who was accompanied by a dog, would not leave the property.

When police arrived, Wright said there was communication between officers and the man. During this time, Wright said the dog became agitated and lunged at an officer, at which point the dog was shot. Three shots were reportedly fired. Police were not sure of the breed of the dog.

Trespassing-related charges are pending against the 28-year-old man who was arrested on site.

Iain Colpitts is a reporter for Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. Reach him via email: icolpitts@mississauga.net

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