A Philadelphia man died two months after he was attacked by two pit bulls who “ate him like a chunk of meat,” based on the sufferer’s sister.
Antonio Shaw, 63, confirmed up in October on the unsuitable home on North 62nd Avenue the place a complete of 5 pit bulls lived, based on police, native information station 6 ABC reported.
“These canines have been so evil and hungry. They have been consuming him like a chunk of meat,” stated Cherise Jackson, the person’s sister.
Shaw was unable to scream for assist as a result of a collection of strokes up to now had left him unable to talk, however a neighbor known as the police after noticing the assault.
The police shot and killed one of many canines after they arrived on the scene. The opposite canine was additionally shot and critically injured, and was later euthanized by ACCT Philly.
Shaw was taken in vital situation to hospital the place he remained for 2 months receiving therapy, whereas he was additionally reported to be affected by different complicated well being points.
He died Monday after present process surgical procedure and growing an an infection from canine bites.
Michelle Shaw, one other sister of Shaw, stated: “He underwent surgical procedure. He needed to have his leg amputated as a result of canine bites and infections in his physique from canine bites.”
Police stated no costs have been filed presently, and it’s unknown whether or not the canines’ proprietor could face costs.
