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Fatal Dog Attack Claims Life of 62-Year-Old Woman in Walnut Park Neighborhood
Animal Control has taken custody of three dogs believed to be involved.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Authorities are investigating a fatal dog attack that occurred late Wednesday night in the Walnut Park neighborhood. A 62-year-old woman, who was reportedly hearing impaired, tragically lost her life after being mauled by multiple dogs in her backyard.
The incident unfolded in the 5900 block of Theodore Avenue.
Police initially responded to reports of a shooting around 11:45 p.m. but quickly discovered the nature of the emergency upon arrival.
Officers found the woman under attack by several dogs.
The victim’s husband reportedly attempted to intervene during the attack but was unable to fend off the animals.
Responding officers used mace to drive the dogs away and managed to move the injured woman into her home.
Emergency responders provided life-saving measures, including the application of tourniquets, before transporting her to a local hospital.
Tragically, despite undergoing surgery, the woman succumbed to her injuries.
The dogs fled the scene after the attack but were later located at another residence on the same block.
Animal Control has taken custody of three dogs believed to be involved.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation. The dogs’ owner has not been identified publicly, and authorities have not yet determined whether charges will be filed.
This tragic incident has left the local community shaken. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.