The Sixth Squad reports the details of a Dog Attack that occurred on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:35 p.m. in North Hills.

According to Detectives, a male, 43, was at Christopher Morley Park located at 500 Searingtown Road with his Belgium Dutch Shepherd canine when it turned on his owner and began to viciously attack him. Fearing for his life, the male victim fired one round at the dog. The canine, who was off his leash at the time of the incident succumbed to its injury. The male suffered lacerations to his left arm and left leg. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and evaluation. There were no other injuries reported. The male victim has a licensed pistol permit. The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: Det. DiGiovanni/6^th Sqd.                                   07/18/24/1650/9633