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Shelby K-9 bites 4-year-old girl, officials say

SHELBY, N.C. — A Shelby police dog chasing a man wanted on felony warrants bit a four-year-old girl, officials said.

The police chief told Channel 9 the suspect jumped on top of a car at Buffalo and Lineberger streets trying to get away from the dog.

At some point, he opened the back door of the car and a girl inside was bitten.

She was taken to the hospital to be checked out.

The extent of her injuries is unknown.

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