Man dies after being attacked by his 2 dogs in Bacliff

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a man died after being attacked by his two pit bulls in Bacliff Sunday.

The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 400 block of Louisiana Avenue.

Witnesses reported seeing both of the dogs attacking the man while he was in his front yard.

When deputies arrived at the home, one of the dogs was still latched onto the victim’s arm. In an effort to stop the attack, a deputy shot the dog, at which point the dog released the victim and retreated to a corner of the yard.

The victim was transported to HCA Clear Lake with CPR in progress and was later confirmed dead from injuries sustained in the attack.

Galveston County Animal Control responded to the scene and took custody of both dogs. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit are on scene conducting the investigation and processing evidence.

“The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that deputies never want to harm an animal, but in this case, immediate action was necessary in attempt to protect the victim’s life,” the sheriff’s office said.