Tragedy struck in a quiet Houston neighborhood when an elderly woman lost her life in a vicious dog attack. The Houston Police Department is deep into an investigation following the incident that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. last Sunday, as reported by City of Houston News. The woman, 65, whose name is yet to be disclosed pending formal identification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was found deceased at her home located at 8009 Wayside Village Way.
According to Detectives C. Davidson and R. Bounds from HPD's Homicide Division, patrol officers were dispatched after a 911 call was made by the homeowner, complaining about a deceased person at the residence. Upon arrival, officers collaborated with the Houston Fire Department paramedics, where they discovered that the woman had been mauled by three dogs. These animals had managed, to break through a fence that the woman shared with the dog owner's backyard.
The owner of the dogs, who was not present at the time of the attack, recognized the severity of the situation and was the one to make the 911 call. Subsequently, Harris County Animal Control took custody of the canines involved. Although no charges have been filed at this current juncture, authorities are diligently continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
In an effort to glean additional insight into this unwarranted tragedy, Houston police are asking for anyone with information pertinent to the case, to come forward. They can reach out to the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, provide tips to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
