(5MinNewsBreak.com) – A heartbreaking dog attack in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood has left a local woman dead, killed by her own pet, and injured two officers, raising questions about canine aggression and public safety.
See a video report on the incident showing photos of the victim in the tweet below!
As details emerge, it is clear that swift action is needed to prevent further tragedies involving dangerous pets.
On Monday afternoon, Jeriline McGinnis, a 73-year-old resident, suffered fatal injuries from her pet dog at her home on 35 Dennison Street.
The Boston Police Department responded to an emergency call around 5 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers faced dangerous conditions as the dog attacked them, requiring one officer to fatally shoot the animal to protect themselves and others, Newsweek reports.
The vicious attack also involved a man believed to be her husband, who sustained injuries while trying to save McGinnis.
Both injured officers and the man received medical attention at a local hospital. Responding officers faced a chaotic situation.
“Obviously the dog, given what he did to the two victims, the owners of the dogs, the officers made the decision to discharge and put the dog down, said Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Paul McLaughlin
The tragic incident has drawn attention to Massachusetts’ “dangerous” dog regulations, which empower local governments to take necessary actions in severe cases.
However, the breed of the dog involved in this attack has not been disclosed by the police, leaving questions about the enforcement of these regulations.
This omission contributes to the growing concern about how adequately these rules are applied.
Three other dogs were removed from the property and taken into police custody, ensuring no further danger to the community.
The Boston Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident, working with homicide detectives and a special unit focused on police gunshots.
Public assistance is sought in uncovering any details about the victims’ relationships with the dogs and how such a dire situation escalated.
This tragic attack serves as a chilling reminder of the potential dangers posed by dogs classified as aggressive, and it raises the alarm amongst community members and law enforcement alike.
🇺🇸#BREAKING: Elderly woman, 73, mauled to death by her own pit bull in Massachusetts home.
Jeriline Brady-McGinnis was killed by her dog in Roxbury. Her husband and two officers were injured trying to subdue the animal. [WBZ News]#Massachusetts #PitBull #Animal pic.twitter.com/0neJaEBK2A
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