A neighborhood is on edge after a pit bull, known for causing prior issues, attacked a man walking with his wife and their three dogs in Pomona on Saturday morning, September 21, 2024.
The incident, captured on home surveillance, shows the couple walking near Palomares Street and Roosevelt Avenue when the black pit bull charged from across the street, initially targeting the woman holding two of the small dogs. The pit bull then shifted focus to the man as he tried to protect their other dog.
As the attack unfolded, the woman screamed for the pit bull’s owner to intervene. A nearby gardener attempted to help, using a leaf blower to separate the dog from the man. Eventually, the owner arrived and called the dog back.
The man sustained several bites but is expected to recover. However, concerns remain about the safety of families and children in the neighborhood.
Authorities have yet to respond to inquiries from local news outlets regarding the incident.
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