FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A day in a Lighthouse Point neighborhood took a violent and deadly turn after two dogs that had gotten loose went on the attack.
Lighthouse Point Police officers responded to a report of an animal bite along the 2600 block of Northeast 52nd Street, just before 10:15 a.m. on Thursday.
Investigators said the two dogs involved became loose after they escaped a fenced yard and began roaming the neighborhood.
At some point, they encountered a much smaller dog on the front porch of a home, and one of the larger dogs attacked the smaller canine.
A resident who lives across the street said he was working from home when he heard the commotion as, police said, the owner of the smaller dog and several neighbors attempted to separate the animals. However, they were unsuccessful.
That was when, investigators said, the owner of the smaller dog retrieved a firearm and opened fire, striking the attacking dog. That dog was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives said the second of the loose dogs fled the area, and later encountered a resident nearby. That dog bit the resident in the leg, causing a puncture wound, and took off.
The second loose dog then made its way back to its home, where it was secured by its caretaker.
7Skyforce hovered above the front of the home where the first attack took place. The deceased canine was covered with a yellow tarp.
Paramedics with Lighthouse Point Fire Rescue treated the injured resident, who decided to seek additional medical treatment independently, investigators said.
The smaller dog that was attacked suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local veterinary hospital for treatment.
No charges have been filed as of Thursday afternoon, as police continute to investigate.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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