Brown Deer police chief releases 'horrific' video of dog attacking teens -- GRAPHIC

[Hassin Bin Sober]

Brown Deer police chief releases 'horrific' video of dog attacking teens

http://m.wisn.com/news/brown-deer-police-chief-releases-horrific-video-of-dog-attacking-teens/41951924



BROWN DEER, Wis. -
Brown Deer police Chief Michael Kass said last Thursday's attack of two teenage girls by a pair of pit bulls was among the most "horrific" he's seen in his 30 years of law enforcement.

Kass made the comments Tuesday afternoon during the release of a squad car's dashcam video of the incident.


As an officer arrived at the scene at North 48th Street and West Dean Road, one of the dogs was taking a girl to the ground. The other dog already had a girl down and was biting her. The girls can be heard yelling for help in the video. The officer shot the first dog. Then, the other pit bull went after the officer, and he opened fire again. Both dogs died.

"The owner of the dogs is cooperating with the investigation and resides at the home of one of the victims. At this time, there has not been a determination of whether criminal charges are warranted," Kass said.




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[deathrind]

1. That's pretty vicious...

I know there are many who argue that pit bulls are no more aggressive than any other breed...maybe that is true and the media is bias. Personally I would never own one or allow one around my family.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

2. The troublesome part is the ability to kill adults.

I know a lot of people play the "you don't know what a pitbull is" nonsense.

A lot of the time the identification comes from the owner. In at least one case, the deceased woman took in pitbull rescues.



http://www.wtoc.com/story/32602175/woman-found-mauled-to-death-by-dog-in-screven-co

Investigators say 30-year-old Michelle Wilcox died when her boyfriend's pit bull mauled her at his home, near Newington, while he was at work.

Investigators in the area are calling it one of the most tragic situations they've ever seen. Around 6 p.m. Monday night, they got the 911 call of a dead person at the home on Jenkins Lane.

They found a horrific scene, the woman dead from a dog attack.

"We may never know why. The dog was raised from a puppy in the house. Always inside. She came home and let it out and seemed to be doing the normal routine. The dog just attacked. Not sure we'll ever know why,” said Screven County Sheriff Mike Kile.

[forgotmylogin]

3. They bite like normal dogs...

But due to their tenacity and strength and a locking jaw, pit bulls can kill.

There are chihuahuas more vicious than some pit bulls, but they lack the strength to cause major damage.

[ronnie624]

4. Yeah, selective breeding is a myth.

[baldguy]

20. Pit Bulls were originally bred to fight - 200 yrs ago.

Just as German Shepherds were developed to herd sheep, small Terriers were developed to kill mice & rats, and Bull Dogs were developed to kill bulls for sport. But they ALL - WITHOUT EXCEPTION - were developed with the desire to please their human masters and to live in human society.

Most people who own German Shepherds don't herd sheep, they have the dog as a family member & companion.

Most people who have small Terriers don't let them chase & kill rats, they have the dog as a family member & companion.

Most people who have Bull Dogs don't engage in bull-baiting with the dog, they have the dog as a family member & companion.

And most people who have dogs which are descended from the original "pit bulls" don't engage in dog fighting, they have the dog as a family member & companion. To believe otherwise is to believe a myth.

[CentralMass]

26. Most dogs don't kill or maim people on a whim.

[Oneironaut]

9. Pitbulls are also muscular, quick, fearless, and have the worst owners.

They have bad owners because people buy them for the above reasons. I don't mean all Pitbull owners - just the bad ones. You never hear about the good ones because nothing happens with them.

Pitbulls are a dog breed where the owner has to know what they're doing.

[baldguy]

11. Good example of stereotyping, there.

I bet you agree with Trump that all Mexicans are drug dealers and rapists, and blacks are responsible for racism.

Same same, after all.

[Oneironaut]

21. Lmao

If you say so...

[LWolf]

8. "No more aggressive..."

The pit is actually, when raised humanely without neglect or deliberate work to encourage aggression, a very mild-mannered, affectionate, eager to please dog.

[Act_of_Reparation]

10. "If raised humanely without neglect or deliberate work to ensure aggression..."

That's the problem. IF.

As it stands, any idiot with a wad of cash and precisely zero motivation to train can buy a potentially dangerous animal. I'm not for banning the dogs, but I'd happily consider licensing people to own certain breeds.

[LWolf]

12. That IF

is true for any breed.

And it's not just true for dogs, but for other living things as well; especially people.

[Act_of_Reparation]

14. No shit.

But not all breeds are possessed of the same physicality. A kid could punt a rampaging maltese into the next town. A kid against a doberman doesn't stand a fucking chance.

And it's not just true for dogs, but for other living things as well; especially people.

See above.

Also take note that it is generally illegal to own people.

[LWolf]

19. That points out

that people are already supposed to have licenses to own dogs. Perhaps there should be a more concerted effort to enforce those licenses than to scapegoat breeds of dogs. It's certainly true that the most aggressive dogs don't do as much damage as bigger dogs. I believe, when it comes to breeds and aggression, I read that some of the most aggressive dogs are the small dogs whose bites are also smaller.

You've also pointed out that the most aggressive species of all, the species responsible for the abuse and neglect that leads to aggression in dogs, is not required to have a license to have the children they neglect and abuse.

[baldguy]

13. That "If" encompasses 99% of all dog owners, regardless of breed.

Putting special restrictions one one breed of dog based on bad science IS A BAN effectively.

[Act_of_Reparation]

16. Bad science is pretending all breeds are equally demanding on their owners.

Or equally threatening.

And no, licensing to own does not constitute a ban. If it did, handgun licenses would be unconstitutional.

[TheSarcastinator]

17. oh good, a claim of scientific validation of your beliefs

I look forward to evaluating the peer-reviewed research you have gathered on the subject, as soon as you post it, Mr./Mrs. "Science". I'm sure your literature review is impressive.

Waiting....

[baldguy]

18. Wanna bet the first link they come up with is "dogsbite.org"?

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Or Merritt Clifton?

[forgotmylogin]

24. I'm curious why we never hear of packs of labradors or golden retrievers mauling people.

[baldguy]

25. Because for Pit Bull bites are the only ones that get sensationalized with national coverage.

Woman killed by pack of dogs while serving court papers in Travis County

...The dogs — which officials said appeared to be Labrador retriever-great Pyrenees mixes and husky-Australian cattle dog mixes — are being held at the Austin Animal Center under a rabies quarantine. ...

That's how propaganda works.

[Major Nikon]

31. "propaganda" doesn't actually manage to kill people

At least 25 breeds of dogs have been involved in 238 human DBRF during the past 20 years. Pit bull-type dogs and Rottweilers were involved in more than half of these deaths.

http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.2000.217.836?journalCode=javma

When two breeds are responsible for more than half the dog bite related fatalities, the idea that it's just the owners or a "propaganda" issue kinda falls flat on its face.

[baldguy]

32. Tell that to the victims of Nazi Germany.

Propaganda works just to kill people. Anti-Pit Bull bigotry and the over-hyped sensationalistic "journalism" that goes with it does exactly that.

The really sad thing is that focusing on the breed of animals involved in these tragic incidents (which you seem to want to do) - while ignoring the real causes: the inhuman torture, neglect and abuse these dogs face - actually encourages dog aggression.

[Major Nikon]

34. Propaganda works both ways

Ignoring the breed of the animal has it's own pathology, which many people have found out the hard way. The idea that the breed of the dog plays no role is not just ridiculous, but dangerous.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

41. That's such a crock of shit.

Dog bites human - not a big story.

Dog mauls human - kind of a big story. Covered locally. Maybe nationally.

Dog mauls human resulting in lost limbs and catastrophic injury - big story. Covered locally. Probably nationally.

Dog kills human - really big fucking story. Absolutely Covered both nationally and locally.


The idea that other breed killings just aren't covered is just plain stupid.

No one is saying other breeds, especially large breeds, can't kill. Pack attacks on adults and single dog attacks on children, especially infants, can be fatal no matter the breed.

Once again, the disturbing fact is Pit Bulls kill adults at an alarming percentage of adult deaths... And serious maulings resulting in catastrophic injury and loss of limbs.

I guess this family didn't know what breed their "full blooded pit bull"was. Maybe it was a Chihuahua :


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[baldguy]

45. Except that year in and year out the "Pit Bulls" involved are not, in fact Pit Bulls.

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/dog-bite-related-fatalities-literature-review

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-case-series-biting-dogs-characteristics-dogs-their-behavior-and

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-co-occurrence-potentially-preventable-factors-256-dog-bite-related

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-pitbull-mauling-deaths-detroit

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-dog-bite-related-fatalities-15-year-review-kentucky-medical

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-fatal-and-near-fatal-animal-bite-injuries

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-fatal-dog-attacks-canada-1990-2007

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-dog-bite-related-fatalities-1979-through-1988

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-breeds-dogs-involved-fatal-human-attacks-united-states-between

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-fatal-dog-attacks-1989-1994


Because the breed is generally identified visually only, which is highly inaccurate:

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-inconsistent-identification-pit-bull-type-dogs-shelter-staff

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-dog-pit-bull-cross-country-comparison-perceptions-shelter-workers

http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/research-library/summary-analysis-comparison-visual-and-dna-breed-identification-dogs-and-inter


The crock of shit is yours - and it stinks.

[JCMach1]

23. Says someone who has never been attacked by one of these innocent, 'nanny' dogs

I nearly got ripped-up by one of these dogs when I was a kid.

I don't like them, don't trust them and don't want my son, or anyone else for that matter to be around one.

[LWolf]

27. A personal choice that I respect, and

I'm very sorry that happened to you. Just don't make that choice for everyone else.

Just like I don't judge a whole group of people because one of their members offended or hurt me.

[tblue37]

5. Notice that the dogs belonged to someone who lived in the home with one of

the girls--probably a relative or her mother's boyfriend.

[KG]

6. further proof pit bulls are more cuddley than kittens and would never harm a soul.

[JCMach1]

22. But, but they are just being Nanny dogs...

[Abouttime]

7. Horrific

I'm sorry but this justifies every pitbull ban.

[baldguy]

15. Boy, three, left with horrific facial injuries as Labrador savages him while his mother strokes pupp

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2003849/Boy-3-left-horrific-facial-injuries-Labrador-savages-Poole-Harbour.html

I'm sorry but this justifies every Labrador Retriever ban.

Girl, 13, savaged by German shepherd puppy which left her needing 50 stitches

I'm sorry but this justifies every German Shepherd ban.

Girl, 7, Hospitalized After Poodle Attack

I'm sorry but this justifies every Poodle ban.

Dachshund Mauls Baby, Critically Injuring Him

I'm sorry but this justifies every Dachshund ban.

Man heading to prison for biting child

I'm sorry but this justifies every human ban.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

29. There were more full grown ADULTS than that killed by Pits in 2016.

Any dog can do serious damage to a kid's face. Or even worse to a small child/toddler/infant.

You can't argue with the number of adults killed by Pits. Often times it's an owner or household member (like the op). Otherwise healthy adults killed. That's the troublesome fact.

That's not even considering the severe maiming and loss of limb.

The cop in the op had his hands full even with a gun. One of the dogs broke off an attack and went after the cop.

I muscular dog breed bred to fight/kill AND tenacity is a problem when things don't go as planned.


And save the "you don't know what a Pit Bull is" crap. A lot of the breed descriptions in these fatal adult cases comes from owners or family members.

[baldguy]

33. You don't know what a Pit Bull is.

If this dog bites someone:



You would kill this dog:



And not this dog:



Since the first two are obviously Pit Bulls (I mean - just look at them), and the third obviously isn't (just look at him). And your fear and arrogant ignorance will force you to continue to spout your crap, because the first two are NOT Pit Bulls and the third one IS.

http://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/library/research-studies/current-studies/dog-breeds/

The fact is that visual breed identification - even by professionals who deal with dogs every day - is no better than flipping a coin. And nearly every media report about incidents of dog aggression have the breed identified visually only.


Apologies accepted.

[Major Nikon]

35. Just in 2016, many were breed identified by their owners

http://www.wxii12.com/article/infant-dies-after-grayson-county-dog-attack-2-caretakers-arrested/2062072

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article53003700.html

http://wbtw.com/2016/01/24/7-year-old-child-attacked-and-killed-by-dogs-in-lumberton/

http://www.farrahgray.com/mother-two-mauled-death-pit-bull-adopted-week-ago-good-children/

http://raycomgroup.worldnow.com/story/31581065/911-call-in-deadly-dog-attack-my-dogs-attacked-and-really-hurt-her

http://www.dailycommercial.com/article/20160401/News/304019956

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/apr/23/pit-bull-kills-newborn-baby-in-bed

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/news/2016/05/09/woman-mauled-by-pack-of-dogs-in-southern-dallas-has-died

http://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/mauled-to-death-by-a-pit-bull-adonis-reddick-was-nobodys-victim/Content?oid=3081136

http://fox61.com/2016/06/22/new-haven-woman-loses-arm-leg-eyesight-after-2-pit-bulls-attack/

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article81923717.html

http://www.wmtw.com/article/sheriff-boy-7-attacked-killed-by-pit-bull/2013509

http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article86313057.html

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/07/16/pit-bull-attack-detroit/87204668/

http://khon2.com/2016/08/02/medical-examiner-says-dog-behind-kalihi-homeless-mans-death/

http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/woman-killed-by-boyfriends-pit-bull/nr878/?icid=ajc_internallink_myajcinvitationbox_feb2014_viewoffers_post-purchase

http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/aug/17/child-dies-after-pit-bull-attack-in-east-valley/

http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/30/fatal-conifer-dog-attack-911-call/

http://ksnt.com/2016/09/26/family-reacts-to-daughter-being-killed-by-two-pit-bulls/

[baldguy]

37. Nearly every media report about incidents of dog aggression have the breed identified visually only.

And in attempting to refute that irrefutable fact, you provide media reports.

Do you even know what DNA is?

[Major Nikon]

38. I'm sure DNA would prove these are really pomeranians

I get that you think everyone else is just too stupid to identify dogs, but I just don't think you are getting much mileage with this nonsense with those north of a room temperature IQ

[baldguy]

39. Links, please.

Otherwise, it's just so much sensationalist bullshit. What DNA tests would really show is that they're mutts. And a little research would show that they were neglected, abused, tortured, or some combination of such.

[Major Nikon]

43. I already gave you the links. All of them are from just this year alone.

Like I said, if you want to keep pretending they are pomeranians, be my guest. It's quite comical at this point.

[baldguy]

46. Those are media report identifying the breed visually. Where are the DNA tests?

With no DNA, the best that you can say is that they're mixed breeds.

And even so, the breed is the least important of reasons why these incidents occurred. You're bending over backwards to ignore human negligence to place all of the blame on the dog. It would be laughably absurd if it wasn't so tragic.

[Major Nikon]

47. You are absolutely right, they are obviously pomeranians until proven otherwise!

[baldguy]

48. Right. No DNA tests.

So, for you a dog is a Pit Bull until proven otherwise - based on looks alone. No matter what their actual patentage is.

And you absolutely absolve the human monsters that abuse, neglect & torture them.

[Major Nikon]

49. Subterfuge along with some strawman thrown in for good measure!

Keep it up. Soon there won't be a dry eye in the house!

[baldguy]

50. You think any dog that bites is a Pit Bull by definition & absolve humans of all responsability.

And *I"M* building a straw man?

[Major Nikon]

51. Countering the strawman accusation with more strawman!

Never saw that one coming.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

40. Yeah, this line of argument is bizarre and rediculous.

I guess there is no such thing as a Pit Bull rescue.

It's a I-don't-know-What-The-Fuck-Kind-of-Dog-This-Is Rescue.

Did you know that Pit Bulls I-Don't-What-The-Fuck-Kind-Of-Dog-This-Is dogs were once called Nanny Dogs?

[Major Nikon]

44. It always is

The idiotic idea that we MUST accept is that dogs have absolutely no breeding tendencies and derive 100% of their behavior from their training. That's why you commonly see retrievers and poodles winning sheep dog competitions.

[GOLGO 13]

28. Ban all Pit Bulls!

Nope, sorry don't care. Never have & never will trust that shockingly dangerous animal.

[womanofthehills]

30. We have a big problem with 3 pits running loose in our rural neighborhood

And all the sheriff dept does is keep warning the owner - after about 15 calls. We will probably be going to the newspaper before something happens. Individually, two are very sweet - I love the young male but when three are running together they get very aggressive - they attacked my older dog, charged me and charged a neighbor twice while she was walking her dog, etc. The sheriff keeps telling us they can do nothing unless we have photos. We have one so far. It's hard to take a photo when a dog is charging you. I live on 40 acres all fenced but they keep digging under my fence. I keep checking my fence line and tying cactus to the bottom of the fence. Now I'm afraid to walk my land and afraid for my animals. None have ever had puppy shots or rabies shots and none of them are neutered. Every year they have about 12 to 14 puppies who mostly die from parvovirus. But!! - she loves her doggies and tells me I am overreacting. I see this story and it scares me.

[Shankapotomus]

36. That the second dog didn't run away

after hearing the first gunshot is troubling. You would think the sound of a gunshot would be enough to scare off a pet dog.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

42. Yep. That's one of the problems.

No one denies these dogs were bred to fight and kill AND stay in the fight. The tenacity is a feature not a bug.

Most dogs would run after a kick in the ribs or a crack on the head.