Northwest Houston neighbors on edge after man killed by dogs

The loved ones of a 69-year-old man are heartbroken after a neighbor's dogs in the Sheraton Oaks sub-division in Acres Home somehow came through a hole in the fence and attacked and killed the man in his own backyard. FOX 26's Damali Keith speaks to neighbors following the tragic attack.

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[lemontea]

This is why I hate owners who leaves their dog unattended in their yard. Has it ever crossed their minds that they could escape and attack someone or another animal. I was in similar situation. Dog escaped from a broken fence and attacked my dog during our walk.

[MkNkLMan]

Something liked this happened to me. But it was me who was the target. AND... those dogs lost... BIGTIME.

[anntrope]

DAMN shame...preventable tragedy...keep your dogs under control !!!

[goldbaby]

So sad, ppl NEED to keep their dogs contained..everyone doesn't do dogs!!

[TheMsmith]

This is why I carry at all times when I walk my dogs because people are stupid when it comes to dangerous breeds. It's all cool letting them run off around with no leash until it attacks someone or someones pet. Then the same owner who was negligent all the sudden doesn't want to be responsible. I had a couple in my complex letting their pit bull run around oh he won't do nothing I'm like I hope not because that's his ass if he does and yours too.

[ChauntelleARussell]

How incredibly sad that man died saving his fur baby. Who ended up dying too. My heart breaks for them & their family. That's Why it's Important & Crucial to be a responsible pet owner & Train yr pets

[anthony]

I'm sure the people who own the dogs will blame it on the guy who died.

[danielschannel]

My narcissist neighbors filmed me trying to cover the hole in the wire fence because their dogs got through it to my back yard and they all always abused me verbally for being different.

[kiari]

Put the owners in prison. Clearly you didn’t raise those dogs right. This falls on them. Does anyone agree, or???

[kimhall]

I feel all ppl who have bigger dogs should have insurance policy on their dog just in case they kill someone this is so sad and the owner should be charged

[sharontrotter]

How horrific!! I pray that the family of the deceased gets a lawyer and SUE'S the dog owners for $5 million dollar's!! To make a point that they should feel the pain their animals caused that defenseless old man every damn day of their lives!! Sue and put a lien on their home.

[serg]

Maybe the media should dial 311 and see the BS process of how it does not work

[robintaylor]

Did she actually say the dog got shot is in stable condition like anybody’s heart went out to that fucking dog whatever

[TruthAndJustice]

It's sad this man lost his life because his neighbor wanted to be cool and own Pit Bulls he couldn't control. How does anybody afford the liability insurance required to own a Pit Bull?

[hectorlopez]

Even the dog tried to attack the officer, but thank goodness, the officer shot at the dog.

[teleciarichardson]

I'm from a generation that has 2 knives &taser on me 4 my protection, less paperwork than owning a gun, be safe people 🙏

[streetlegalsprintcar]

Not a crime based on no actions, over and over, year after year, by cities, states, police, judges across the country every year in these attacks. Your safety is your burden.

[Thc_Puff.E]

Of course it was a pitbull. Let's all hope the next victim is a legislator so then they'll act on it and ban those vicious breed. Those monster belongs in the wild to hunt bores. #BanPitBulls

[jerky]

N people kept saying "my dog wouldn't hurt a fly" huh

[davide.b]

Well, we're glad the dog that got shot is okay.