KATY, Texas – A deputy and two others were injured Wednesday morning following a dog attack in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident was reported in the 3500 block of Doherty PI.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said two large pit bulls initially attacked an 83-year-old man, and then a good Samaritan intervened to help him.
Both victims were taken to an area hospital where the 83-year-old was listed as critical. The good Samaritan, 43, is in fair condition.
A responding deputy shot both dogs, Gonzalez said. He added that a deputy was also taken to the hospital for a dog bite injury. The deputy was treated for minor injuries and is in good condition.
Family of victim recalls attack
Vielka Wong, the stepdaughter of the 83-year-old victim, told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel that her stepdad was petting the dogs that seemed friendly at first -- but that something flipped and they began attacking him.
Wong said she heard her mother and stepfather screaming outside during the attack. She grabbed an umbrella and rushed out to help but one of the dogs had a tight grip on her stepfather.
She said a man driving by also jumped out to help but the dogs started biting him as well. Wong said her mother was not injured by the dogs.
The sheriff thanked the swift actions of his deputies for preventing the two victims from being completely mauled.
It is unknown if the dogs were strays or belonged to an owner.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to the 3500 blk of Doherty Pl (Katy). Preliminary: two dogs attacked two adults. Two persons have been transported to the hospital; one of the two is in critical condition. A responding deputy shot both dogs. Our deputy is
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) October 11, 2023
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