BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Three dogs were fatally shot on Thursday in an incident where a 37-year-old man was “severely” bitten, according to San Antonio Animal Care Services.
The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. in the 2900 block of Citron Garden, just outside of Loop 1604 in east Bexar County.
The man was bitten on several areas of his body, including his arm and leg, while he attempted to separate three of his own dogs from fighting, ACS spokesperson Lisa Norwood said.
Norwood told KSAT that the man shot and killed the three dogs involved.
According to ACS, the man was taken to a hospital with multiple bite wounds. The dog that bit him was a Dogo Argentino breed, Norwood stated.
No citations have been issued. However, ACS said the investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022.
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