A Tucson woman was killed by a pit bull mix she was fostering earlier this week, 13 News has confirmed.
The Tucson Police Department told 13 News on Monday that there was a death investigation following an incident at a home in the 6800 block of East Via Arroyo the day before. The home is near South Kolb Road and Interstate 10.
Nearby resident Raj Sihota said he and his family were panicked the evening the incident unfolded and they saw police vehicles in the area.
After finding out more about the incident, he extends his condolences to the family.
"It's sad and I pray for the family," Sihota said. "It's really sad and it's really scary for the whole neighborhood. It's devastating."
On Friday, Jan. 24, the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner confirmed the death of 61-year-old Tina Weger was from the attack. The manner of death was accidental.
The dog, which Weger had been fostering for more than a year, was euthanized after the attack by the Pima Animal Care Center.
