(FOX40.COM) - - A Yuba County woman states she was unintentionally bit by a Yuba County K-9 while it was on the hunt for suspects involved in the murder of a 19-year-old man.

" We can validate that a civilian sustained an injury from among our dogs as deputies were investigating a Thursday Evening Homicide," stated the Yuba County Sheriff's Office.

When she ended up being the target of a cops pet, Myra Riddle stated she was outside her apartment complex. When she saw the presence of law enforcement neighboring and three young grownups walking down North Beale Road so she chose to head inside, she knew something was incorrect.

Since Riddle stated the pet came running from around the corner, it was too late when she headed inside. Around the very same time, she heard an officer yell "stop," but didn't hear anything about a K-9 on the loose. She said the pet assaulted her instead of pursuing the suspects.

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" It took place so quick, that it occurred in slow movement," Riddle stated. "I thought cops canines generally choose a leg or an arm, but this pet locked on to my stomach and I wound up decreasing to the ground."

Riddle stated the pet dog leapt up and bit her in the stomach for what seemed like an eternity and would not let go in spite of an officer's command to launch her. She reported that the bites were nearly an inch deep which she invested hours at a neighboring health center getting treatment.

Riddle said she hopes the K-9 gets additional training and stated the officer apologized for the incident.