Husky recovering after being shot in Los Angeles neighborhood

Tony Kurzweil
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A husky was on the mend Thursday after being shot in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The shooting was reported around 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of East 33rd Street.

A husky known by area residents as the “33rd Street Husky” was shot by either a .22 or a pellet gun, freelance media firm KNN reported.

Husky shot in Los Angeles
Husky shot in Los Angeles

Witnesses said the gunman opened fire on the dog from a sedan. A good Samaritan was seen on video helping officers corral the Husky until help could arrive.

Residents told KNN the dog is fed and cared for by neighbors on the street.

Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the location and requested assistance from animal services.

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