Dog Attack
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Autopsy report released months after 3 dogs fatally mauled 84-year-old woman near Apex
Betty Alston died on May 18 after deputies said three dogs mauled her. The autopsy report released on Sept. 3 shows she died from multiple large open wounds and blunt injuries.
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Woman attacked by 7 dogs in Charlotte neighborhood, 4 people injured
A dog was shot and killed by a Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy after four people were attacked by a pack of dogs in northwest Charlotte.
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Sheriff's records show dogs a continuing problem before woman's death
Residents of Alston Road outside Apex repeatedly shared concerns about a neighbor's dogs, according to records from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
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84-year-old woman found dead near Apex, deputies investigate possible dog attack
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 84-year-old Betty Alston, who was found dead outside an Apex-area home on Tuesday morning after reports of a possible dog attack.
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Dogs attack, kill woman's dog at Durham apartment complex
A Durham woman took her dog out for a walk on Monday, not knowing it would be her last time doing so.
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Dog to be euthanized after biting 5 people in Smithfield, city says
The owners of a pit bull terrier say they knew after the second biting incident that their dog had become too aggressive. Midnight, the dog involved in two biting incidents, according to Smithfield Police, will be euthanized in the coming days.
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Henderson man charged after three dogs severely injure a woman
Vance County deputies said that the dogs' owner, 31-year-old Quentin Spruill, had previously been cited for failing to properly confine dogs on his property.
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Woman dies after fall and dog attack, Durham police say
Durham police are investigating after they said a woman died after falling in her home along North Driver Street, and her dog attacked her.
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Nash County Sheriff warns residents after dog attack, dangerous dog on the loose
The Nash County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a dangerous dog on the loose after a reported attack on Wednesday. The adult male, brindle and black Cane Corso, was last seen near Sugar Hill Church and Tar River Church roads.
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Dog surrendered to Durham County after multiple family members were bitten
According to the Durham Sheriff's Office, residents on the 900 block of Main Street called 911 after a family reported that their dog became aggressive after being "spooked" by something outside the residence.
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Harnett County dog owner, bite victim share conflicting stories after attack
An 8-year-old girl was seriously injured when a dog attacked her outside her Harnett County home Thursday evening. A neighbor who tried to help was also hurt.
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Lillington dog owner, bite victim share conflicting story after attack
An 8-year-old girl was seriously injured when a dog attacked her Thursday evening in a Harnett County neighborhood. A neighbor who tried to help was also hurt.
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6-year-old girl calls 911 after mom attacked by dogs
A 6-year-old girl called 911 after her mother was attacked by two dogs in Denison, Texas.
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Mother, daughter attacked by dog at Wake County Animal shelter
A visit to the Wake County Animal Center left both Lauren Seagroves and her 8-year-old daughter injured when a Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Bagel, intended for adoption, unexpectedly attacked them.
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Protocol says deputy should not have entered home where he shot dog
The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the actions of a deputy who entered a home and shot a dog in trying to serve a civil process warrant.
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Raleigh family wants to know why deputy entered their home, shot dog
The Wake County Sheriff's Office said the dog bit a deputy who was serving a civil process warrant at the home on Lord Berkley Road. The sheriff's office doesn't deny that the deputy shot and killed Zelda, and that deputy is on leave pending a further investigation.
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Raleigh officer fatally shoots dog on Christmas Eve
A police officer, responding to a report of a stolen vehicle, fatally shot a charging dog.
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Holly Springs Police working to capture dog that bit two people who tried to touch it
According to Holly Springs Police, the dog has been roaming near the Linksland Drive and Salem Ridge Road area.
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Bicyclist attacked by dog during charity bike ride in Beaufort County
Cyclists say the German Shepherd came out from the owner's home and attacked the woman who was the last of the riders in the group.
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Delivery man injured in dog attack at Nick's Motorsports; owner faces multiple city violations
The owner of Nick's Motorsports is facing several city violations after his dog allegedly attacked and injured a delivery man last week, according to Rocky Mount police.
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Wake County dog released to family days after attacking toddler
The family of a toddler injured in a dog attack more than a week ago picked up the dog from the shelter on Sunday. The dog, a Belgian Malinois named "Gunner," attacked the child and bit her in the face on Saturday, May 25. It required 200 stitches.
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Woman wanted after Chatham Co. deputies say her pit bulls attacked 3 people
Deputies were looking for Brittney Patrice Fountain. She faces several charges, including four counts of animal cruelty.
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Three dogs captured, one killed after attacking three people in Chatham County
According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, deputies used "all less-than-lethal options" available and captured three of the four dogs. After deputies tried to capture the fourth dog on multiple occasions, a deputy shot and killed the dog.
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Woman charged after Chatham Co. deputies say her four dogs attacked three people
According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, deputies used "all less-than-lethal options" available and captured three of the four dogs. After deputies tried to capture the fourth dog on multiple occasions, a deputy shot and killed the dog.
