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Aggressive Dog Shot, Killed After Getting Loose, Targeting Family In Manassas, Police Say Aggressive Dog Shot, Killed After Getting Loose, Targeting Family In Manassas, Police Say
Aggressive Dog Shot, Killed After Getting Loose, Targeting Family In Manassas, Police Say A 56-year-old man was forced to shoot a dog that got loose and went after him while he was walking his own pet in Prince William County over the weekend, police say. Officers were called on Saturday, Oct. 19 to a neighborhood in Manassas when the man and other family members were walking their dogs and were accosted by a pit bull that broke free from a nearby home. The incident was reported at around 10:45 a.m. in the 10700 block of Balls Ford Road. According to the Prince William County Police Department, during the encounter, the man fatally shot the fast-charging dog, while a second dog…
Woman Attacked By Dog At Elmont Home Woman Attacked By Dog At Elmont Home
Woman Attacked By Dog At Elmont Home A woman is recovering after being attacked by a dog on Long Island. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Elmont. Nassau County Police officers responding to the Newburgh Street residence found the 81-year-old had suffered multiple lacerations to various parts of her body.  The victim was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries. She is currently listed in stable condition.  The Nassau County Emergency Service Unit (ESU) responded and secured the animals. The investigation is ongoing. 
Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home
Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home A young girl was seriously injured in a dog attack that also hurt two women on Long Island. Emergency crews were called to a Hicksville residence on Lantern Road for a dog bite at around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. Nassau County Police said officers found a girl and two women suffering from bites. They also located two dogs inside the home. The girl was flown by helicopter to Cohen Children’s Hospital in Queens with serious injuries to her face. The two adult victims were also hospitalized with leg injuries. Officers secured the dogs and Nassau County Animal Control responded to assist …
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany Police have released the name of a man killed by a pack of dogs during what officers said was a "vicious" attack. Related: Man Attacked, Killed By Dogs In Albany Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said during a press conference that the incident occurred in Albany on Wednesday, Oct. 9, around 6 p.m. in the backyard of a home adjacent to the residence where the dogs lived on Central Avenue. The victim, identified as Schenectady resident James Provost, age 59, was attacked and killed by at least eight or nine mixed-breed pit bulls, Hawkins said. Hawkins said the attack was "horrific."…
Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge
Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge A Long Island woman formally accepted responsibility after her dog mauled a 2-year-old boy and injured the child’s uncle. Amy Willi, age 45, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Prosecutors said Willi opened her front door while the boy was playing in his yard across the street in March 2023. As soon as the door opened, her dog ran outside and went toward the boy. The toddler’s uncle, who had been watching him as he played, picked him up to protect him. Moments later, the dog bit the man on his forearm, causing his nephew to fal…
Toddler Attacked By 2 Dogs Airlifted To Hospital: South Lebanon Twp. Police Toddler Attacked By 2 Dogs Airlifted To Hospital: South Lebanon Twp. Police
Toddler Attacked By 2 Dogs Airlifted To Hospital: South Lebanon Twp. Police A 22-month-old boy is in the hospital after being mauled by two dogs early Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, the South Lebanon Township Police announced.  The toddler was staying at a babysitter's home when the dogs attacked, according to the release.  An officer with the South Lebanon Township Police Department was called to the attack home at 4:38 a.m. on Sept. 10, as detailed in the release.  The toddler was airlifted to Hershey Medical Center was in "stable but guarded condition," as stated in the initial release, but by 4:42 p.m. he was listed in "critical condition."&nbs…
Toddler Killed After Dog Attack In Newark: Prosecutor Toddler Killed After Dog Attack In Newark: Prosecutor
Toddler Killed After Dog Attack In Newark: Prosecutor An 18-month old toddler was killed after being attacked by a dog in Newark on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 3, authorities said. Police responded to the 100 block of 2nd Avenue around 9:30 p.m., and found the girl severely injured, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. She was taken to University Hospital where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. The Essex County Prosecutor Office's Homicide Task Force is investigating, authorities said.
Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In High Falls Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In High Falls
Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In High Falls A dog was shot and killed after attacking an 8-year-old girl, critically injuring her and a 39-year-old woman in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, on Kyserike Road in High Falls. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers responded to a dog attack call. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2-year-old pit bull attacked an 8-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman. The 8-year-old suffered head and neck injuries. The woman sustained serious injuries to her right hand, Nevel said. While investigating…
Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking 43-Year-Old At Park In North Hills Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking 43-Year-Old At Park In North Hills
Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking 43-Year-Old At Park In North Hills A dog was shot and killed after it attacked its owner on Long Island. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, in North Hills. A 43-year-old man was at Christopher Morley Park, located at 500 Searingtown Road, with his Belgian Dutch Shepherd when it turned on his owner and began to viciously attack him.  Fearing for his life, the man fired one round at the dog. The canine, who was off his leash at the time of the incident, succumbed to its injury.  The man, who police say has a licensed pistol permit, suffered lacerations to his left arm and left leg. He w…
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities A police officer fatally shot two dogs after they attacked a woman in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, June 5, officials say.  According to PPD, a 57-year-old man was calling for help when a stray dog attacked his pet on his porch on the 1500 block of North 57th Street.  An 18-year-old woman intervened using mace and the pit bulls were separated, but the 57-year-old's other dog ran out from the home and attacked the woman, police said.  She was bitten on her arm and ankle before fleeing, authorities continued.  "(A)ll three dogs turned on each other" and were fi…
Cape Cod Toddler Attacked By Dog Airlifted To Boston Hospital Cape Cod Toddler Attacked By Dog Airlifted To Boston Hospital
Cape Cod Toddler Attacked By Dog Airlifted To Boston Hospital A 2-year-old child is undergoing emergency treatment at a Boston hospital after they were attacked by a dog on Sunday, March 31, authorities announced.  Wellfleet police said a pit bull mix bit the toddler just after 2 p.m. at a home on East Hill Road.  Paramedics rushed the child to Cape Cod Gateway Airport, where a MedFlight pilot awaited to take them to Boston.  The child's injuries are not considered life-threatening. Police did not say how the dog was connected to the child. 
MPD Officer Fired Shots At Dog During Attack That Hospitalized Toddler In DC: Police MPD Officer Fired Shots At Dog During Attack That Hospitalized Toddler In DC: Police
MPD Officer Fired Shots At Dog During Attack That Hospitalized Toddler In DC: Police An investigation has been launched in Northeast DC following a dog attack that left a toddler hospitalized, police say. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, an officer from the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 4500 block of Clermont Drive NE, where there was a report of an animal attack involving the child. During the incident, the responding officer discharged his weapon toward the dog to help defuse the situation. According to police, a toddler was treated and taken by paramedics to an area hospital for evaluation of what were described as non-life-threatening in…
NJ Baby Killed By Dog ID'd In Campaign NJ Baby Killed By Dog ID'd In Campaign
NJ Baby Killed By Dog ID'd In Campaign Support is surging for a New Jersey family whose 3-month-old baby was killed by the family dog. Daymon Jair Balbuena was mauled by the dog at his home on Mereline Avenue in Avenel around 6:15 a.m. Saturday, March 9, according to a GoFundMe campaign, along with Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge Police Department Director Robert Hubner. Daymon's mother, Sierra, suffered serious injuries in the attack, the campaign says. "The love he brought to his family during his short life will never be forgotten," the boy's obituary says. More than $16,000 had been rai…
1-Year-Old CT Boy Killed By Family Dogs 1-Year-Old CT Boy Killed By Family Dogs
1-Year-Old CT Boy Killed By Family Dogs A 1-year-old Connecticut boy died after being attacked by two family dogs. The incident took place in East Hartford in a home on Fuller Avenue around 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 13. According to East Hartford Police Officer Marc Caruso, officers responded to the home where they found the boy had been bitten several times by a dog. The police and fire department personnel on the scene performed lifesaving measures, and the child was transported to the hospital by ASM, Caruso said. The boy later died at the hospital, he added. Caruso said one dog was the main aggressor, but two dogs have been…
Deadly Pitbull Attack Prompts Police Involved Shooting In Philadelphia: Officials Deadly Pitbull Attack Prompts Police Involved Shooting In Philadelphia: Officials
Deadly Pitbull Attack Prompts Police Involved Shooting In Philadelphia: Officials Two Philadelphia police officers shot a pitbull after a vicious group of them killed a smaller dog  and bit the owner Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, officials said. Officers were called to a home on the 3600 block of Sepviva Street on reports of a person screaming in the backyard, city police said. There, they found several pitbulls had attacked a French bulldog in the yard. The owner of the French bulldog, a 37-year-old male, attempted to intervene and was bitten multiple times on the right leg and lower back, police said. He was taken to Temple Hospital in stable condition. The Fr…
HEROES: Hackensack Responders Rescue Dog Sitter Being Mauled While Protecting Child (UPDATE) HEROES: Hackensack Responders Rescue Dog Sitter Being Mauled While Protecting Child (UPDATE)
Heroes: Hackensack Responders Rescue Dog Sitter Being Mauled While Protecting Child (Update) A dog sitter who was being mauled while she tried to protect a small child was rescued by Hackensack's emergency responders, authorities said. Screams for help brought Officers Ryan Conlon and Denisse Caero to the Hudson Street home shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, said Capt. Michael Antista, the officer in charge of the department. An American pit bull terrier had mauled two other dogs at the residence and had bitten the 40-year-old victim severely on both arms as she tried to intervene while holding tight to the youngster, responders said. "There was a lot of blood," one of …
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police A dog attacked and severely injured its owners in Essex County, officials said.  A police officer shot a dog attacking its owners, who were trying to escape its jaws by standing on top of a car at 22 Endicott Street in Peabody around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, according to the Peabody Police Department.  The man was bleeding heavily as he and the woman stood on the car while the dog continually tried to attack them, police said.  When the police officer arrived, the man and woman tried to get down from the car, but the dog began the attack again, latching onto the woma…
Dogs Quarantined After Vicious Attack On Child, Adults In Virginia Dogs Quarantined After Vicious Attack On Child, Adults In Virginia
Dogs Quarantined After Vicious Attack On Child, Adults In Virginia Two dogs are banned from leaving their owner's property for 10 days after they both viciously attacked a child and two adults, authorities in northern Virginia said. The dogs were inadvertently let off the owner's property on the 9000 block of Winterest Drive in Manassas, on Monday, June 26, city police said. One of the dogs bit a child, and then a relative who tried pulling the animal off, police said. A neighbor who came outside to assist with the second dog was bitten, too. Both dogs were under quarantine and the owner is required to come up with a safety plan for letting their dogs off…
Dog Attack Sends Victim To Hospital In Central PA: Police Dog Attack Sends Victim To Hospital In Central PA: Police
Dog Attack Sends Victim To Hospital In Central PA: Police A person was hospitalized following a dog attack in a Central Pennsylvania park, authorities announced on Friday, June 23, 2023.  An unleashed dog at Letort Park bit someone on June 7, 2023, according to Carlisle Police. The victim was bitten in the arm by a "brown dog that was not restrained by a leash near the softball fields," located at 260 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, the police said.  Following the attack, the dog and its owner "left the area without giving any information to the victim regarding the vaccination status of the dog or contact information for the owner," the…
Officer Kills Dog After Attack In Linden: Police Officer Kills Dog After Attack In Linden: Police
Officer Kills Dog After Attack In Linden: Police A dog was shot and killed after it attacked two police officers in Linden on Friday morning, June 2, authorities said. At 11 a.m., police responded to the 600 block of Dewitt St. to check on the welfare of multiple dogs, Captain Christopher Guenther of the Linden Police Department said. During their investigation, two officers were attacked by one of the dogs. Another officer shot the dog once, killing the dog, Guenther said. One officer was treated on scene and another officer was taken to a hospital with non-serious injuries, Guenther said.  The Union County Prosecutor Office's and …
Philly Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Man With His Own Gun Philly Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Man With His Own Gun
Philly Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Man With His Own Gun A Philadelphia man was shot in the leg with his own gun as a police officer tried to disarm him, city authorities told Daily Voice.  It happened in Germantown on Monday, April 17 around 4:15 p.m., police said. A 62-year-old man was walking his dog when two unleashed pit bulls approached him near 20th and Chew Streets.  One of the pit bulls began to attack the man's dog, police said. The owner tried to separate the animals but was unsuccessful, and drew his Taurus 9mm handgun before firing twice at the attacking dog and killing it, officials wrote.  The other dog scurrie…
Cops Hospitalized, Dog Dead As Arrest Of Wanted Dorchester Fugitive Goes Awry: Police Cops Hospitalized, Dog Dead As Arrest Of Wanted Dorchester Fugitive Goes Awry: Police
Cops Hospitalized, Dog Dead As Arrest Of Wanted Dorchester Fugitive Goes Awry: Police A 'warning: beware of dog' sign would likely have been appreciated when police officers were arresting a 22-year-old man who was wanted on 12 outstanding warrants.  The arrest of Tumerrick Brown, of Dorchester, quickly escalated after a pair of dogs attacked a police officer on Wednesday, April 19 at approximately 1:30 p.m., according to the Boston Police Department.  Read more: Dog Shot Dead By Boston Police While Serving Arrest Warrant In Mattapan: Police Brown, who was wanted for a slew of crimes including assault and battery on a police officer, was placed under arrest by mem…
VA Boy Killed In MD Dog Attack Was Smiley, Happy Child, Family Says VA Boy Killed In MD Dog Attack Was Smiley, Happy Child, Family Says
VA Boy Killed In MD Dog Attack Was Smiley, Happy Child, Family Says A Virginia family is mourning the loss of their 2-year-old son who died after being attacked by a dog while visiting relatives in Maryland. The Marshall, VA, boy — whose family requested anonymity — went into cardiac arrest after being bitten by the animal on the 400 block of West B Street around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, authorities said. He was flown to Frederick Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:09 p.m., his family says. The boy was being remembered in his obituary as a happy child who loved trains, dinosaurs, Blippi, fire trucks and PAW Patrol. "He just simpl…
HORRIFIC ATTACK: Ridgefield Park Police Rescue Women, Dog Being Mauled By Wild Rottweilers HORRIFIC ATTACK: Ridgefield Park Police Rescue Women, Dog Being Mauled By Wild Rottweilers
Horrific Attack: Ridgefield Park Police Rescue Women, Dog Being Mauled By Wild Rottweilers A horrific scene played out as a group of Ridgefield Park police officers rescued two women and a dog who were being attacked by a pair of unleashed Rottweilers – one of whom had to be shot and killed. Both Rotts were attacking one of the women on Central Avenue when Officer Amanda Thomas arrived shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, Police Chief Joseph Rella said. “Without regard for her personal safety, Officer Thomas began rendering aid to the woman as the large, menacing dogs circled the scene and attempted to get back to the victim,” the chief said. Officers Corey Buljeta and L…
VA Toddler Dies After Being Bitten By Dog Visiting Family In Frederick: Officials VA Toddler Dies After Being Bitten By Dog Visiting Family In Frederick: Officials
VA Toddler Dies After Being Bitten By Dog Visiting Family In Frederick: Officials A toddler has died after being attacked by a dog on Tuesday night in Frederick County, authorities announced. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, first responders were called to the 400 block of West B Street, where a 2-year-old reportedly went into cardiac arrest after being bitten by a dog. The child was airlifted by Maryland State Police to Frederick Health Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Brunswick Police and Frederick Animal Control are investigating the dog attack. Police say that the child and his family are Fauquier County natives from Virginia. No oth…
Virginia Police Officer Shoots Two Dogs Attacking Him During Welfare Check: Authorities Virginia Police Officer Shoots Two Dogs Attacking Him During Welfare Check: Authorities
Virginia Police Officer Shoots Two Dogs Attacking Him During Welfare Check: Authorities A police officer shot two dogs who were attacking him while he was conducting a welfare check in Virginia, authorities said. Prince William County police were called to a home on the 13900 block of Telegraph Rd. in Woodbridge around 10:05 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. When an officer began speaking with the resident, two pit bull dogs pushed past the man and charged at the officer, police said.  One of the dogs bit the officer in the hip while the other dog latched onto his vest. The officer was able to move into the front yard, where he shot both dogs, police said.  Both dogs were …
DOG ATTACK: Five Children, Two Adults Hurt In Unruly Atlantic City Incident DOG ATTACK: Five Children, Two Adults Hurt In Unruly Atlantic City Incident
DOG Attack: Five Children, Two Adults Hurt In Unruly Atlantic City Incident Five children and two adults were wounded when their two dogs encountered another on a walk and turned on them in Atlantic City, authorities said. Two of the juveniles were walking their dogs in a fenced-in area of Baltic Avenue when the animals encountered the third dog around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, local police said. The dogs became aggressive towards each other prompting them to break free from the children and, without warning, turned on the juveniles and began attacking, police said. Additional children and adults became involved in an effort to assist the children from being atta…
Worcester DA Honors Lunenburg Police Officer Who Saved Man From Pitbull Attack Worcester DA Honors Lunenburg Police Officer Who Saved Man From Pitbull Attack
Worcester DA Honors Lunenburg Police Officer Who Saved Man From Pitbull Attack The Lunenburg police officer who saved a 75-year-old man from certain death after a dog attacked him for no reason earlier this year was honored for his bravery and quick thinking.  Wayne Comeau was at the Lunenburg Animal Control office when one of the dogs attacked him. Comeau's wife is the town's animal control officer. The pit bull would have likely killed Comeau if not for Officer Gage Russell, who arrived moments before it was too late.  Russell shot and killed the animal, which allowed medical staff to reach Wayne Comeau and airlift him to a hospital for several hours …
Wayland Officer Fatally Shoots Dog That Attacked Him On 911 Call: Police Wayland Officer Fatally Shoots Dog That Attacked Him On 911 Call: Police
Wayland Officer Fatally Shoots Dog That Attacked Him On 911 Call: Police A Wayland police officer shot and killed a dog that attacked him while he was at a house for a 911 call on Monday, Oct. 3. Dispatchers fielded a hang-up call around 11 a.m. and traced it to a home on Concord Road, the Wayland Police Department said in a release. The officer went there to make sure everything was OK, but while he spoke to the homeowner, their pit bull mix dog darted out of the house and attacked the officer. The animal bit him several times, authorities said.  The officer ran toward his car to get away, but the dog gave chase. The police department said the officer felt…
Same Dog Quarantined In Maryland After Second Attack In Three Years Same Dog Quarantined In Maryland After Second Attack In Three Years
Same Dog Quarantined In Maryland After Second Attack In Three Years A dog with a checkered history was back at it in Maryland after it got loose and attacked another canine and its walker in Prince George’s County, officials say. At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, police officers and members of the Prince George's County Animal Control responded to reports of an animal bite in the 3700 block of Longfellow Street in Hyattsville. A large white dog that had been tied to a post in the yard at the location broke free and attacked another dog and a dog walker who were passing by, according to the Hyattsville Police Department. Police said that the…
Firefighter Attacked By Dog While Responding To Blaze At CT Residence Firefighter Attacked By Dog While Responding To Blaze At CT Residence
Firefighter Attacked By Dog While Responding To Blaze At CT Residence A firefighter was attacked by a dog while responding to a residential fire in Connecticut. Authorities in New Haven County responded to the blaze in Derby at 39 Spring St. at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, the Derby Fire Department reported. A blaze broke out on the third floor and occupied multiple units in the building, according to the report. Additional units responded from Shelton, Ansonia, and Orange, officials said. The fire department said no civilians were injured in the blaze. Authorities said about 40 firefighters responded to the scene before the blaze was brought under…