Tag Archives: 2024 Dog Bite Fatality

Archive of 2024 dog bite fatalities. Learn about each fatal dog mauling victim, circumstances of the attack, breeds of dogs involved, and criminal charges.

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Ohio Woman and Dog Killed by Vicious Dogs in Condominium Complex; Owners Found Guilty of Manslaughter

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A woman, 73, was killed by vicious dogs at her condominium complex in Ashville. Other people and dogs were also attacked. The dogs had a history of violence, including killing dogs previously. Guilty on All Counts UPDATE 02/13/25: After a three-day trial, a Pickaway County jury found a mother and son guilty of felony involuntary manslaughter after their two pit bulls killed a neighbor last fall. The dogs got out of their condo and attacked Jo Echelbarger, 73, as she was crouch… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Schenectady Man Killed by Pit Bulls Behind Residence in Albany; Police Officer Fires on Vicious Dogs

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James Provost, 60-years old, was killed by pit bulls behind a residence in Albany, New York. Felony Indictment UPDATE 01/05/25: On Friday, Omar Daniels, 44, was arrested in connection to the death of James Provost, 60. Daniels was indicted for one count of second-degree manslaughter, one count of criminally negligent manslaughter and three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. On October 6, 2024, officers responded to the backyard of 594 Central Avenue after reports… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Newborn Dies After Being Bitten by Family Dog in Torrance, California

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Chevy Womack, 1-month old, died after being bitten by a family dog in Torrance. Newborn Dies Torrance, CA - A newborn baby died after being bitten by a family dog Tuesday afternoon. Paramedics were dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Martha Avenue around 12:35 pm for a report of an animal bite. "The Torrance Fire Department arrived and discovered that a dog had bit a one-month-old child," the Torrance Police Department said. The Torrance Fire Department transporte… [Read full blog post]

2024 Dog Bite Fatality: Babysitter's XL Pit Bulls Kill Baby, Attack Teenager Inside Home in Bexar County, Texas

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Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar press conference after Heather Rodriguez is perp walked. Babysitter Arrested Bexar County, TX - On Monday, multiple pit bulls of the XL variety attacked a baby boy and a 13-year old, who had been left to look after him. The baby did not survive. Prior to the baby dying, police arrested Heather Rodriguez, 36, in connection to the attack and charged her with serious bodily injury by omission, which carries a 5 to 99 year penalty. Rodriguez was s… [Read full blog post]