Monthly Archives: November 2021

2021 Dog Bite Fatality: Avoca Woman, a Dog Rescuer, Killed in Dog Attack Six Weeks Ago in Northwest Arkansas

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Patti Webb, 65, was killed in a dog attack in September at her home near Avoca. Eviction Lawsuit UPDATE 01/27/24: In 2023, we obtained the investigative report from the Benton County Sheriff's office. The suspected dogs were three pit bulls belonging to Jeffery West Jr., who rented the mobile home on Webb's property. DNA samples were taken from the pit bulls, two females (one white and one gray) and one male (gray), and 7 other dogs loose on the property and sent to the Arkansas C… [Read full blog post]

2021 Dog Bite Fatality: Newborn Killed by Family Pit Bull in Johnston County, North Carolina

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A newborn baby boy was killed by a family pit bull in Johnston County, North Carolina. Family Dog Kills Infant Kenly, NC - A newborn baby boy is dead after being attacked by a pit bull. Just after 5:00 am, Kenly Police and emergency responders were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of South Church Street. Arriving officers discovered that a male infant had been attacked inside the home by a female pit bull. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and Johnston Cou… [Read full blog post]

Pit Bull Suspected in Death of 41-Year Old Man in McKeesport, Pennsylvania; Police Continue to Investigate

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A 41-year old man was found dead in a home, and a pit bull was the initial suspect.1 Few Details Released McKeesport, PA - On Friday afternoon, just after 4:30 pm, Allegheny County Police were dispatched to the 2900 block of Grover Street, for an "individual possibly injured by a dog. Unknown the severity of injuries," according to audio dispatch logs from Allegheny County Public Safety. Allegheny County Homicide is investigating the death of a man believed to be the result of… [Read full blog post]