Stray Pit Bulls Kill Dog in Owner's Backyard

by Jackson PD

On Saturday at 11am, Jackson Police Officer Chris Kelly responded to a residence on Maxim Court to speak with the owner of a dog who was attacked. The caller indicated she heard barking and yelping coming from her backyard area and viewed two pit bull dogs attacking her dog. After going outside, the two pit bulls ran off. Unfortunately the dog that was attacked did not survive. The owner of the two dogs was later identified and was issued numerous summonses regarding the incident. Officer Grochowski and Officer J. Roth assisted.

The incident happened on Thursday, December 29th.