Houston police investigating deadly dog attack - 3 pit bulls euthanized (UPDATE)

Adam Fullerton
Fox26houston.com
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:34 UTC

Police are investigating a deadly dog attack in Northeast Houston on Sunday night.

What we know:

Houston police say the attack happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Wayside Village Way, near Navasota Drive.

Investigators say one person died at the scene.

What we don't know:

Very little is known about the incident at this time, including the age of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the attack.

This is a developing story. FOX 26 will update this article with more information as it comes in.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Houston Police.

Comment: Update March 25

Click2Houston.com reports:

3 pit bulls euthanized after Houston woman dies following attack

KPRC 2 has learned the three dogs that attacked and killed a Houston woman on Sunday night were Staffordshire Bull Terriers or pit bulls, according to BARC Houston.

Houston Police Department said the 65-year-old woman identified as Harriet Phillips was found dead at a home in Northeast Houston in the 8000 block of Wayside Village Way.

The dogs had broken through a shared fence in the back yard of the residence, according to police.

Police said the owner of the dogs did not witness the attack but saw his neighbor covered in blood in the back porch and called 911.

According to animal control, the three dogs have been euthanized.

No charges have been filed at this time.

The medical examiner's officer has ruled Phillips' death as an accident with the primary cause as multiple blunt and sharp force injuries.