Dog euthanized after owner let him attack, bite other man during argument

Police said an owner intentionally allowed a Cane Corso to attack a man during an argument. The victim suffered serious neck lacerations and required multiple surgeries; the owner faced felony charges.

Severe / neck lacerations; multiple surgeriesCane Corso (Animal Care Services-reported)San Antonio, TX
Date2023-09-21
LocationSan Antonio area; exact private address omitted by BiteDB
Victim(s)53-year-old man
Dogs involved1 dog
Injury severitySevere / neck lacerations; multiple surgeries
Breed attributionCane Corso (Animal Care Services-reported)Breed description is preserved exactly as reported by the cited source; BiteDB does not independently infer breed from appearance.
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Incident summary

Police said an owner intentionally allowed a Cane Corso to attack a man during an argument. The victim suffered serious neck lacerations and required multiple surgeries; the owner faced felony charges.

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Dog euthanized after owner let him attack, bite other man during argumentLocal/news reporting citing law enforcement or emergency officials · Published 2023-10-17 · Accessed 2026-08-28

The cited report documents the 2023-09-21 dog attack in San Antonio, TX, including the victim injuries/outcome and official response summarized here.

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