Per reports, the 38-year-old woman was reportedly killed by a pack of dogs when she attempted to make a delivery to a house.
The 38-year-old, later identified as Erin M., was an independent contractor. Erin, a process server, reportedly attempted to serve a citation to a homeowner. Unfortunately, before she left the property, she was mauled to death by a group of dogs on the property.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the dogs’ owner will probably not be charged, explaining that “If the homeowner’s not there and doesn’t sic the dogs on them, I don’t know what charges would be filed.”
The dogs that attacked the victim were impounded by Animal Protection, and will be quarantined for 10 days to determine whether or not any of them have rabies. There will be a subsequent court hearing which will decide if they are to be euthanized.
Some neighbors complained about the dogs in question. The owner of the property next door said that they had previously attacked his dog, but he allegedly received no response after calling 911. Another neighbor stated that she won’t let her children play outside for fear of being attacked by the animals. In addition to the 5 dogs that were taken into custody by authorities, there were also 14 puppies found on the same property.
According to FOX7, the five dogs who brutally attacked and killed the woman have been euthanized. A jury decided the fate of the dogs, per reports. Attorney who was representing the dog’s owner, appealed that decision. The attorney told the jury that putting down all six dogs is wrong because it is unclear which dogs actually participated in the attack. He also argued one of the dogs recently had puppies and was likely being protective of her young, spurring a violent response. We are republishing this story in light of recent reports that show an increase in dog attacks on workers making deliveries across America.
