Man accused of letting dog bite other man in neck during argument indicted 8 months after attack
Marcus Davila, 40, has been formally charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and attack by dog with serious bodily injury.
Defense shifts blame to ACS in deadly dog attack case during hearing for couple charged
Christian Moreno and Abilene Schnieder were charged with injury to the elderly and a dangerous dog attack resulting in death.
‘I thought I was dead’: Recovery continues for local woman, many others, attacked by dogs in 2023
Effie Washington, who was mauled by 2 dogs in November, was among more than half a dozen people who suffered severe injuries or death in dog attacks this year.
Woman charged months after her 2 dogs attacked and severely injured 76-year-old man, police say
A woman has been arrested in connection with a dog attack that severely injured a 76-year-old man in August.
‘I literally thought I was going to die’: Amazon delivery driver attacked by dog shares story of survival
A 22-year-old Amazon delivery driver who was attacked by a dog on Monday shares details about his journey to recovery.
Dog euthanized after owner let him attack, bite other man during argument
A dog whose owner allowed him to attack and bite a man in the neck has been euthanized, an official with Animal Care Services confirmed.
Euthanasia ordered for dog whose owner let him attack, bite other man in neck during argument
A dog whose owner allowed him to attack and bite a man in the neck has been ordered to undergo euthanasia, an Animal Care Services official confirmed.
Man attacked in his own yard by neighbor’s dogs on Northeast Side
The man was outside smoking a cigarette in the 9500 block of Heidelberg Street when someone at his neighbor’s home let two dogs out into the yard. The dogs crossed a fence, ran to the man and attacked him, police said.
Still no charges for owner of dogs that attacked 76-year-old man
San Antonio police say the criminal investigation into the dog owner is still ongoing. The family of the victim said doctors will have to amputate his leg due to the severity of his injuries.
‘It was horrific’: Neighbors save man in his 70s nearly killed by pack of dogs
San Antonio Police say the owner of the two dogs is cooperating but could face criminal charges. The victim was outside in his own front yard when he was attacked.
Two pit bulls involved in attack of young teen in northeast Bexar County euthanized
Two pit bulls believed to have mauled a 13-year-old in northeast Bexar County have been euthanized, officials said Monday.
Teen mauled by two pit bulls in northeast Bexar County airlifted to hospital, BCSO says
A 13-year-old was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after the teen was attacked by at least two pit bulls, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Allstate claims it shouldn’t be liable in lawsuit filed against dog owners involved in deadly attack
Allstate insurance company has filed a lawsuit against the dog owners involved in a deadly attack in February, asking a judge to release the company from any obligations to pay the victim’s family in the case.
3 months after deadly dog attack, legislation in victim’s honor heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
Dangerous dog legislation passed by the Texas House and Senate is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in the coming weeks.
City plans increased dog enforcement, program to tackle nuisance neighbors following deadly mauling
The proposed program and dog enforcement efforts stem directly from a West Side home whose dogs were responsible for the brutal Feb. 24 attack that killed an elderly man and sent several others to the hospital.
San Antonio lawmakers file bills to better protect public from dangerous dogs
San Antonio lawmakers are taking notice of the dangerous dog problem in the city and the state, and have filed three bills to better protect the public.
What can you do about nightmare neighbors? Apparently, not much
A West Side neighborhood’s struggle with one home that made life a “nightmare” has raised questions about what, if anything, can be done about nuisance homes.
Staying safe from dangerous dogs: What to do during and before an attack
Friday’s brutal dog mauling on the West Side has prompted several questions from KSAT viewers about how to keep yourself safe if you are in a similar situation. KSAT spoke with Tatiana Coreas, trainer at San Antonio Dog Training Company, for some ways to keep your family safe from a dangerous dog.
‘It’s been a nightmare’: Neighbor feels relief after dogs involved in fatal attack removed
A neighbor who witnessed terror before three dogs mauled an 81-year-old man said the neighborhood feels peaceful now that the dogs are gone.
Owner of dogs involved in fatal attack didn’t return them to ACS despite wife’s request, affidavit says
The owner of the dogs involved in the deadly West Side attack refused to return them to Animal Care Services after his wife noticed them becoming more aggressive after being sterilized, according to an arrest affidavit.