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Officer shoots dog after animal bite call in Laredo

Police in Laredo, Texas, responded to a report of an animal bite, and local station KGNS has the few details so far; the desk is waiting for more.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 12:56 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on this story, from BBN Overnight at 12:56 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are KGNS's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance

First reported by KGNS: “Officer shoots dog after animal bite call in Laredo”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:56 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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KGNSOfficer shoots dog after animal bite call in Laredo

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPolice in Laredo, Texas, say an officer shot a dog after being called out over an animal bite, according to KGNS.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's all we have on it, and the data doesn't say what happened to the dog afterward.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWe don't want to guess, and we won't hand out a crown on a story with this many blanks.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAgreed. Some nights the award just stays in the drawer.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIf you know a dog who's had a good week, tell the chat, and we'll honor that one.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentLifetime achievement for any dog currently asleep on a couch.

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