Killeen Police Respond to Two Dog Attack Incidents

Killeen, TX (July 7, 2023): Killeen Police responded to two dog attack incidents during the Fourth of July week.

On July 4, 2023, at approximately 9:11 a.m., officers responded to the area of Jakespoon Drive and Ida Drive in reference to two aggressive dogs that had been chasing people in the neighborhood. Upon the officer’s arrival, they observed two dogs barking and lunging at two males. It was later determined that one of the dogs had attacked an elderly gentleman, tearing at his pant leg and shoe. One of the officers attempted to lure the dogs away from other potential victims by offering water. The dogs initially walked off but then suddenly turned, charging at the officer. That is when the officer drew his duty weapon and discharged it, killing both dogs. The owner of the dogs was contacted. The Animal Control Unit was contacted and will be handling this investigation.

On July 5, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Greenwood Avenue in reference to an animal attack call. Upon the officer’s arrival, EMS was on scene treating a male lying on the floor of the residence. Officers were told by a witness, that two dogs pulled the victim off his bicycle onto the ground and were biting him. Other witnesses attempted to assist the victim, but the dogs would turn their aggression towards them and attempt to bite them. Several witnesses reported that the dogs were randomly charging at pedestrians who were walking in the area. The two dogs returned to their residence several times but continued charging at people. Eventually, one male victim was attacked. While officers and EMS personnel were near the ambulance loading the victim for transport, one of the dogs exited the house, charging towards them. Two officers discharged their duty weapons, striking and killing the dog. The victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition where he was subsequently transported to Baylor Scott & White. The second dog was taken into custody by the Animal Control Unit.

The owner of the dogs was not at the residence at the time of the incident, but contact was made.
The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department