Category Archives: Dog Bite Fatalities

A collection of posts from the DogsBite.org Blog documenting U.S. dog bite fatalities in real time, beginning in 2007. Tags separate specific years.

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Family Pit Bull Attacks Owners, Killing One, Injures Two Police Officers in Boston

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Jeriline McGinnis, 73-years old, died late Monday after being attacked by her own pit bull. Multi-Victim Attack Boston, MA - A woman is dead after being mauled by a family pit bull. The dog also attacked her husband and two police officers. First responders were dispatched to a multi-family home on Dennison Street around 4:50 pm Monday after reports that an aggressive dog attacked its owners -- a man and woman -- inside the home. The dog then attacked two officers who arrived at… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dogs Bite Fatality: Woman Killed by Two Pit Bulls Taken in as Strays in Fontana, California

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Juanita Sanchez, 35-years old, was killed by two pit bulls in Fontana. Pit Bulls Kill Woman Fontana, CA - A 35-year old woman died on November 3 after being bitten in the neck by two pit bulls. The is the second fatal pit bull attack in San Bernardino County that occurred on November 3. A homeless man, still unidentified by police, was stabbed and mauled by pit bulls in Perris Hill Park in the city of San Bernardino on the same day. The news article reporting the death of Juanita Sanch… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Kansas City Man Dies After Being Attacked by Vicious Dog Pack While Riding his Bicycle; Dog Owners Charged

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Father and Son Dog Owners Charged with Multiple  Felonies Chris Culbertson, 46, died after being attacked by a vicious dog pack while riding his bicycle. Owners Face Felony Charges UPDATE 04/18/25: On Friday, the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office announced criminal charges against a father and son who own the dogs that killed a man in November. John R. Thibeaux II and John R. Thibeaux I each face one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, a Class C felony, and one… [Read full blog post]

Investigation: Homeless Man Dies After being Stabbed and Mauled by Dogs at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino

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A man died after being stabbed and mauled by dogs in Perris Hill Park. Man Dies After Dog Attack San Bernardino, CA - A man died after being stabbed and mauled by dogs at a homeless encampment in a city park. Police and paramedics were dispatched to Perris Hill Park located at 1135 East Highland Avenue around 5:20 pm Sunday. Upon arrival, responders found the man, who authorities said is homeless, suffering from suspected stab wounds and dog bites. Animal control officers confi… [Read full blog post]