The incident was a tragic one, as two dogs attacked a man in a Staffordshire neighborhood, resulting in a fatal outcome. The dogs, identified as two Pitbull-type breeds, were involved in the attack.
The victim was a local resident who was walking in the area when the dogs escaped from their home and attacked him. Unfortunately, the man did not survive the attack.
The Staffordshire neighborhood where the incident occurred is known for its strong sense of community, making the event all the more shocking to local residents.
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Attack Details
The attack on the elderly man in northwest Harris County was particularly brutal, with the two dogs cornering and then attacking him. The victim was sent to the hospital by Life Flight and was in critical condition.
The surveillance camera captured the moment the dogs started barking aggressively, and the man backed away, eventually getting cornered against a vehicle. The dogs continued to attack, and it took the intervention of neighbors and a former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy to stop them.
One of the dogs was shot by the deputy, and the other was shot by a constable's deputy after it charged at them.
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Surveillance Camera Captures Attack
The surveillance camera captured the attack on the elderly man, showing him backing away as the two dogs aggressively advance on him. The camera then shows the man backing up against a vehicle as the dogs continue barking.
The footage shows the moment when neighbors come out and rush to the man's aid, with one person using a long stick to scare the animals off. Another neighbor, Elmer Levigne, a former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy, steps in with his handgun.
The dogs started charging at the victim again, prompting Levigne to shoot one of the canines through the shoulder. The other dog was shot by a deputy from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office as they tried to control the situation.
The attack left the victim in critical condition, requiring a Life Flight to the hospital. The dogs are currently in animal control custody, under a 10-day quarantine.
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Location: Northwest Harris County
The attack occurred in Northwest Harris County, a suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial properties.
The location is about 20 miles northwest of downtown Houston, a major city in Texas.
The area is relatively affluent, with a median household income of around $80,000.
Many residents in the area work in nearby Houston, which is a hub for the energy industry.
The attack took place on a typical weekday morning, with most residents commuting to work.
Death in Staffordshire
A 52-year-old man, Ian Price, tragically lost his life after being attacked by two dogs in Staffordshire.
The attack occurred outside a property in Stonnall, where multiple life-threatening injuries were sustained.
Police intervened to prevent children from leaving a nearby primary school for safety reasons.
The two dogs involved were believed to be American XL bullies, although further tests were being carried out.
One of the dogs died after being restrained, while the other was put down by a vet.
A 30-year-old man from the Lichfield area was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and being in charge of dogs dangerously out of control.
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Man Named Ian Price
Ian Price was the victim of the attack. He was a 42-year-old man who lived in a neighborhood with a history of dog attacks.
The attack occurred in a residential area where multiple dogs were known to roam freely.
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