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A township police officer shot and killed a dog that attacked its owners earlier this month, police said Wednesday.

The attack happened about midnight Feb. 1 at a home on Hickory Street when a large-breed dog attacked two members of the household before being shot by a responding officer.

The dog was acting aggressively when the officer arrived and "due to the serious nature of the residents' injuries, the officer felt compelled to use his weapon," police said.

The two residents were taken to an area hospital with animal bites. Police did not release their identities but said they remain hospitalized.

No other injuries were reported.

An investigation into what prompted the dog to attack is ongoing.