Three People Taken To Hospital After Pitbull Attack
By: Ciara Brown and Katie Kyros
Updated: December 3, 2012
HAGERSTOWN, MD - In Hagerstown, three people were taken to the hospital after an attack involving two pit bull terriers.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office the incident was reported at about 4:00 p.m. Sunday when two pit bulls, a three month old male and a three year old male, were fighting near the 200 Block of East Avenue.
Hagerstown police say they located the dogs and cornered them in a yard. One of the dogs lunged at an officer and bit the officer in the right leg. The officer then shot once at the attacking dog in self defense. Police say the bullet struck the dog in the back and continued on striking the second dog in the mouth.
Officials say three residents, two females and a male, were bitten then taken to Meritus Medical Center with injuries. The officer did not require any medical treatment.
The Washington County Humane Society transported the injured dogs to Mountain View Emergency Vets in Hagerstown.
The two dogs have since been put down and will be tested for rabies. The matter remains under investigation.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office the incident was reported at about 4:00 p.m. Sunday when two pit bulls, a three month old male and a three year old male, were fighting near the 200 Block of East Avenue.
Hagerstown police say they located the dogs and cornered them in a yard. One of the dogs lunged at an officer and bit the officer in the right leg. The officer then shot once at the attacking dog in self defense. Police say the bullet struck the dog in the back and continued on striking the second dog in the mouth.
Officials say three residents, two females and a male, were bitten then taken to Meritus Medical Center with injuries. The officer did not require any medical treatment.
The Washington County Humane Society transported the injured dogs to Mountain View Emergency Vets in Hagerstown.
The two dogs have since been put down and will be tested for rabies. The matter remains under investigation.
Comments
The media doesn't determine what breed a dog is, this information comes from animal control officers, The media doesn't make the dogs maul or chase down these stories .. the stories are picked up by a police scanner when people that are desperate, in shock, and bleeding call 911. If you threw out 2/3's of all pitbull attacks because of some freak determination that the wrong breed was attributed the remaining attacks would still make pitbulls the top killers . This fad has been promoted by wealthy dog fighters and breeders so they can conduct their sport without fear . Fake nonprofits like ASPCA take in millions in donations that do not go to pets. Follow the $. The pitbull fad is evil and the attacks on innocent humans are brutal and unnecessary. The pitbull lobby has their own lawyers and propaganda machine. People need to get very active to fight this evil in their communities.
Jaloney C.
December 8, 2012 at 1:35 am
Three People Taken To Hospital After Pitbull Attack
Jaloney C.
December 8, 2012 at 1:34 am
Pitbulls are NOT wonderful dogs, they are a fighting breed of dog specifically bred to be the ultimate killing machine, they regularly maim, maul and kill other people and animals. They are worshipped by sociopaths, criminals and naive animal do gooders, it is because of this, and governments favouring economics, rather than safety that other people regularly become victims to these attacks, leaving them permanately injured, maimed and scarred for life. Men, women and children are routinely being killed and brutally injured, and the only concern a NUTTER can show is for a breed of dog that for over a century has been used to fight to the death in PITS. Pitbull Nutters are disgusting, sick and twisted individuals.
Luke R.
December 5, 2012 at 7:35 pm
I think the three commenters so far (red neck girl, treva b, and Sandy S) are all the same person!
Rhr C.
December 4, 2012 at 9:01 am
It is very sad that these two dogs had to be shot and then euthanized. Obviously, the owners were irresponsible but I think there will be more to this story. Treva is correct. These are wonderful dogs. One of them was 3 months old. To think this was a vicious animal running around attacking people unprovoked is ridiculous! Unfortunately, this breed is getting a bad reputation that is undeserved.
rdnkgirl r.
December 3, 2012 at 10:23 pm
3 people were bitten and 2 dogs were destroyed because of irresponsible owners. Pits are wonderful dogs when trained correctly.
Treva B.
December 3, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Animal owners should have to take a course and learn how to properly train and exercise a dog before owning one, especially this breed. It is really unfortunate for the animal and the victim(s) of the attack.
Sandy S.
December 3, 2012 at 7:43 am
