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The real question here is at any time was the life of a person endangered? If so then the use of deadly force is justified. However I would suggest one thing. I carry pepper spray in my pocket as a less than lethal response to non lethal threats, or at threats that start as non lethal. Use the pepper spray on dog first.

IF you decide to shoot the dog, I am sure you are aware of all the other concerns that go with that. i.e. where is the bullet going if I miss? Where is the bullet going if it goes through the dog? Out in the country this is probably a no brainer, shoot the mut, but in city neighborhood there are other considerations. You have to decide if it merits shooting the dog..

Since the dog is pit bull, odds are the police would have said oh well, sucks to be a pit bull today! I would have a conversation with the owner and make sure he/she understands the responsibility and liability they have.