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.

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]

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. Mother and Son Sentenced UPDATE 04/02/25: On Wednesday, a mother and son were sentenced to over 10 years in prison in connection to the mauling death of Jo Echelbarger. Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew Chafin sentenced Susan Withers and her son Adam to the maximum allow… [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]