Hector Pierna, 78, killed by two dogs in Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont police said Hector Pierna died after two pit bulls attacked him in the 1400 block of Orange Avenue on December 16, 2024.
Incident summary
Beaumont police said Hector Pierna, 78, was found bleeding after being attacked by two pit bulls in the 1400 block of Orange Avenue on December 16, 2024. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. Beaumont Animal Care captured both dogs; police said ownership had not yet been established in the initial reporting.
At the time of the initial reporting, Beaumont police said the dogs’ ownership was uncertain and possible charges would depend on the investigation. The dogs were captured by Beaumont Animal Care and held under rabies quarantine/evidence procedures. BiteDB does not infer owner liability without a later sourced finding.
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Primary record used by BiteDB
Hearst reporting published December 17 quoted Beaumont Police spokesperson Haley Morrow saying officers were called around 11 a.m. Monday for a welfare check in the 1400 block of Orange Avenue. Pierna was bleeding from a dog attack, was taken to a hospital and died. Police said their investigation showed two pit bulls attacked him and Animal Care captured both dogs.
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- Police name man killed in Beaumont dog attack — Beaumont Enterprise local corroboration · 2024-12-17
What BiteDB does not infer
Breed is recorded only at the provenance level shown above. Missing injury details, dog history, ownership facts or circumstances remain unknown unless a reliable source establishes them. This record may be updated as police, animal-control, medical, court or follow-up reporting becomes available.