Now, we are all aware that pit bulls are dangerous dogs but a Memphis police officer has discovered a whole new hazard associated with the breed.

As part of a five-man team investigating car thefts, the officer knocked on the door of a home near the airport; the owner's response was to set loose his pit bull terrier. The officer tried to shoot at the dog, but ended up shooting himself in the foot. Following the episode, three people have been taken into custody and two pit bulls were taken away by animal control.

Oh, dear, life really is the pits sometimes, isn't it?

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