Dog Attack Turns Lethal for Homeless Man in Fresno

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 10 months ago on

July 5, 2024

A man bled to death in Fresno after a dog reportedly attacked him Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Shutterstock)

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A reported dog attack caused the death of a man in Fresno Thursday.

At 5 a.m. that day, authorities responded to reports of screams near an orchard at the intersection of North and Peach avenues in Fresno, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Deputies and emergency medical personnel found an injured homeless man who said he had been attacked by a husky-type dog.

Despite medical intervention and transport to the hospital, the man died due to significant blood loss.

Deputies searched the area but did not find the dog.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident and urges anyone with information to contact them at 559-600-3111.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.