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Updated: Dogs shot and killed in Gainesville

Updated 2:20 p.m.

No charges will be placed in the shooting, according to Prince William police spokesman Nathan Probus.

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A homeowner shot and killed two dogs in Gainesville today.

Police were called to a home in the 8800 block of Brown Thrasher Court at 11:15 a.m.

Two mixed German Shepherds walked onto a property of the shooter and attacked a Pinscher and a Rottweiler, according to Prince William police spokesman Nathan Probus.

A handgun was used to shoot the dogs, according to initial reports.

An investigation is ongoing. More as we have it.