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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.
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AHA and Health-ISAC Joint Threat Bulletin: Potential Terror Threat Targeting the Health Sector
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and Health-ISAC have issued a joint threat bulletin following the discovery of a social media post suggesting the active planning of a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks.
This bulletin is being shared out of an abundance of caution to heighten awareness and preparedness within the healthcare sector.
The AHA and Health-ISAC are actively collaborating with the FBI to assess the threat and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
At this time, authorities have not been able to corroborate or discredit the credibility of the threat.
While foreign terrorist organizations typically do not announce planned attacks in advance, the wide circulation of this post could inspire malicious activity against healthcare facilities.
Given the potential risks, health sector organizations are urged to take this threat seriously and review security measures.
- Review Emergency Response Plans
- Evaluate physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency management protocols to ensure preparedness.
- Strengthen coordination efforts between security teams and local law enforcement.
- Increase Situational Awareness
- Monitor suspicious individuals, vehicles, or activities near healthcare facilities.
- Ensure staff and security personnel remain alert and report any unusual behavior immediately.
- Engage with Law Enforcement
- Enhance collaboration with local, state, and federal authorities to facilitate rapid response if necessary.
- Report any concerning incidents directly to law enforcement agencies.
On March 18, 2025, a user identified as AXactual posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) referencing plans for a coordinated terrorist attack targeting healthcare organizations across multiple U.S. cities.
Authorities are analyzing the details of the post to determine its legitimacy and potential threat level.
Organizations within the healthcare sector are advised to remain vigilant and proactive in security measures. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
For any suspicious activity or credible threats, organizations should immediately notify local law enforcement and relevant security teams.