Boy bitten by pit bull in Northeast Bexar County, BCSO says

CONVERSE, Texas – A young boy was bitten by a pit bull in northeast Bexar County on Tuesday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies responded to a call for an animal bite around 7 p.m. in the 6900 block of Lunar Way, not far from Woodlake Parkway and Interstate 10.

BCSO said that a deputy arrived at the scene and attempted to get out of a patrol vehicle when the pit bull charged at him.

The deputy fired three shots at the pit bull, officials said.

The conditions of the boy and pit bull are unknown.