A man and a dog were shot by San Francisco police on Sunday when officers tried to detain the owner after the dog bit another man, officials said. 

Just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday, officers said they were stopped by a man who was bitten by a dog in the area of Market and O’Farrell streets in Union Square. 

Police said they learned a large dog that was off-leash bit the victim in an unprovoked attack and continued to show aggression toward others in the area. 

San Francisco Police Deputy Chief Derrick Lew said while officers were trying to communicate with the owner and secure the dog, one of the officers shot at the dog and its owner.

“The large, off-leash dog fled from the area and then returned to the scene and bit one of the responding officers,” Lew said.   

Lew said the officer who was bitten by the dog was a different officer from the one who shot at the dog. 

The man who was shot received medical attention at the scene and was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive, police said. 

The dog was stable and taken to a vet by animal care and control, the fire department said. 

The man who was bitten took himself to the hospital for his injuries, police said. 

The incident will be investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, San Francisco Police Department Investigative Services Division, San Francisco Police Department Internal Affairs Division and Department of Police Accountability.

Police say that all information is preliminary and could be updated. It is an open and active investigation. 

As part of SFPD’s commitment to transparency and accountability, a town hall meeting regarding this officer-involved shooting will be held within 10 days.   

The Denver Film Festival, which celebrated 48 years of cinematic excellence this weekend, brought together international talent and local legends under one roof.

Denver Film Festival CEO Kevin Smith says this year’s lineup has been nothing short of spectacular.

“The festival has been fantastic this year,” says Smith. “We’ve had a ton of stars come out to join us.”

Among those stars was Lucy Liu. You may know her as O-Ren Ishii from “Kill Bill” or one of Charlie’s Angels, but Saturday night, Liu was honored with the John Cassavetes Award, recognizing her contributions to filmmaking and creative expression, including her latest work, “Rosemead.”

“I just want them to share and have a conversation about it afterward,” Liu said. “There are so many different levels of emotion and ideas in the movie that hopefully people can talk about.”

But the festival didn’t stop there; it also spotlighted a familiar face much closer to home.

From international superstars to hometown heroes, closing night featured the world premiere of a new documentary about Denver Broncos legend John Elway.

“It’s the first time coming to a movie where it’s about me,” Elway admitted. “I think it’s a good tale of my life, something other than my football life, which is nice.”

As the curtain closed on another successful year, the Denver Film Festival once again proved why the Mile High City’s arts and cultural scene is on the rise.

“The arts and cultural scene is really buzzing in the city,” Smith says. “And with the addition of Sundance coming in, there’s a huge spotlight on film and where the industry is going.”

A celebration of storytelling, creativity, and Colorado pride all captured on the big screen.