Michigan Woman Seriously Injured After Her Three Dogs Attack Her — Police Officer Also Hurt While Trying to Save Her

A 39-year-old woman in Hazel Park, Michigan, was left with severe injuries after an attack involving three dogs she owned, in a frightening incident that also left a responding police officer injured. The attack happened on Halloween night, October 31, 2026. Police received an emergency call at approximately 8:17 p.m. and rushed to a home on East Milton Street. When the first officer arrived, she found the woman lying in the driveway while three dogs continued attacking her.

According to police, the animals — two pit bulls and a Presa Canario — had initially attacked the woman inside the home before dragging her outside. The officer immediately tried to stop the attack, shouting at the dogs and attempting to drive them away. She deployed her Taser twice, but the electrical shocks only distracted the animals briefly. The dogs continued circling the woman and the officer, making it extremely difficult to reach the victim and provide assistance.

The situation became even more dangerous when one of the dogs bit the officer on the thigh as she tried to protect the woman. The officer then fired her weapon at the animal. However, while she was attempting to help the injured homeowner, the wounded dog and another dog reportedly moved toward them again. A second officer arrived and shot the wounded animal, killing it. The remaining two dogs ran from the scene but were later located and taken into Animal Control custody.

The woman was transported to a hospital with severe injuries to her neck, arms and legs. The injured officer was also taken to a hospital, where she received treatment and was later released. Police confirmed that all three dogs belonged to the woman and her husband. Authorities also said the animals had not been registered with the city.

Investigators are still working to determine what triggered the attack. A resident at the home reportedly told police that the woman had recently taken in a stray puppy before the dogs attacked her. However, authorities have not confirmed whether the puppy had any connection to the incident. The two surviving dogs remain in Animal Control custody as the investigation continues. Police have not announced any final findings about why the animals suddenly turned on their owner.