Authorities mentioned Friday they’re nonetheless trying to find one canine after aggressive free dogs attacked individuals, resulting in one of many dogs being fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy close to McHenry.
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded round 5:50 p.m. Thursday to the realm of West Heumann Drive and Stilling Boulevard in unincorporated McHenry.
The sheriff’s workplace mentioned they acquired a name for an aggressive canine combat within the space.
The proprietor reported she was unable to separate her dogs had been engaged within the combat.
The McHenry Township Fire Protection additionally responded after the girl reported she had been bitten by one of many dogs whereas attempting to separate them.
A neighbor who tried to assist the proprietor additionally suffered chew wounds.
Deputies discovered three dogs loosely enclosed on a entrance porch and two dogs corralled in a automobile.
While talking with the house owners, the three dogs broke by means of the porch gate and aggressively ran towards responding deputies and fireplace personnel.
Less-lethal makes an attempt to manage the dogs had been made by use of tasers and a fireplace extinguisher. One of the deputies then fatally shot one of many dogs.
A deputy suffered a canine chew and was handled at a close-by hospital. A second deputy who was reported injured declined medical remedy.
McHenry County Animal Control took possession of three dogs and the final remaining canine remains to be on the free.
Deputies have been actively trying to find the remaining canine all through the evening and into the morning with no success.
“The Sheriff’s Office understands the bond between an owner and their pet and only resorts to using lethal force when it comes to protecting the safety and well-being of citizens and deputies,” the company mentioned in an announcement.
The canine at giant is described as a petite darkish brown pit bull with a white stripe on its face. Anyone who spots the canine is requested to not strategy it.
All sightings ought to be reported to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office or McHenry County Animal Control at 815-459-6222.
