Dog Bite Investigation in the North Division

Published on September 21, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, September 21, 2023) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Animal Care and Control Division is investigating a dog attack that occurred near Fairchase Avenue in the North Division.

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Animal Care and Control received a call for service regarding an attack involving a 5-year-old child., and MEDIC also responded to the scene.

Preliminary information reveals that a group of children were outside playing and knocked on the door of a nearby residence to invite children who live there to play with the group.  When the door was opened the dog escaped the residence and attacked the victim.  Another child was able to run inside the residence and get the owner of the dog to come and get the dog.

The victim was transported with serious injuries by MEDIC to the hospital for treatment. The dog was surrendered to Animal Care and Control. The dog was euthanized and sent to the state laboratory for rabies testing. The dog did not have a current rabies vaccination.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. For additional information about this case, refer to the report: 20230920-1834-00.

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