Narcotics Arrest / Pit Bulls Shot on Zekan Lane, Springfield

(Zekan Lane is the street that runs parallel to Seatrend Way)

FRANCONIA, Va. -- Fairfax County police officials said officers serving an arrest warrant for narcotics Thursday (March 29) shot and killed two dogs. Police said it happened in the 6400 block of Zekan Lane about 10:30 p.m. in the Franconia section of the county.

Upon entering the residence, an officer was attacked by one of five dogs that were in the home, officials said. The attacking dog, a Pit Bull, was shot and killed. A second dog, a Rottweiller/Labrador mix, then charged at officers and was also shot and killed, police said.

The first officer that was attacked suffered minor injuries to his upper body, authorities said. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released. Police said a third dog, also a Pit Bull, was taken to a veterinarian and treated for minor injuries not related to gunfire. The two remaining dogs, also Pit Bulls, were not injured and were transported to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, officials said. They were later released to their owner.
The tactical team had knowledge of the dogs, officials said. Officers made an arrest, but police have not released the person's name. This investigation is ongoing.