Tragic incident as a man in New York is killed by a pack of dogs in a residential yard
A tragic incident occurred where a man was attacked and killed by multiple pit bull mixed dogs in a backyard. Authorities are currently looking into the situation to determine if any charges should be filed.
On Wednesday evening around 6 p.m., a man was “brutally and viciously” attacked by up to nine mixed-breed pit bulls in a backyard, according to Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins, who spoke at a news conference on Thursday.
A 59-year-old man from Schenectady, New York, has been identified as the victim in this case. The reason for his presence in the yard, adjacent to the home of the dogs, remains unclear, according to Hawkins.
An officer present at the location observed the attack and subsequently shot an adult male dog, leading to the scattering of the remaining animals. The caretaker of the dog showed up soon after and assisted the police in rounding up the animals, according to Hawkins.
The individual who owns the property, distinct from the caretaker, does not reside at the location, according to Hawkins.
“We’re working very closely with the district attorney’s office to determine exactly what, if any, criminal charges are applicable here,” Hawkins said.
Authorities discovered a total of 24 pit bulls at the residence, including 15 puppies. According to Hawkins, the humane society has taken custody of the animals.
“At least some of those dogs were involved in the death of this man. And so we’ve taken these dogs, we put these dogs in a place where they can’t cause any further harm, a place where they can’t escape, a place where they can be kept while this matter is adjudicated,” he said.
A different agency will determine the fate of the dogs, including the possibility of releasing them or euthanizing some or all, as noted by Hawkins.
He expressed uncertainty regarding the presence of numerous dogs at the residence and the circumstances that led them to enter a neighboring yard.
A search warrant was carried out in May at the residence housing the dogs due to allegations of drug-related activities. According to Hawkins, a total of five to seven dogs were surrendered to the humane society and subsequently set free.
The results of the police inquiry remain undisclosed.