Essex man killed by dog with prior bite history
Essex Police said Stephen Campbell, 76, died after a large male pit bull attacked him at a Brigham Hill Road home.
Incident summary
Essex Police said 76-year-old Stephen Campbell was attacked by a large male pit bull at a Brigham Hill Road home and died from his injuries at the scene. Police said family members, including the dog’s owner, were in the home and stopped the attack. Police had previously responded to the home for bite incidents involving the dog.
The dog was later euthanized. The owner, Janna Campbell, was charged in connection with the death; prosecutors later amended the manslaughter count to involuntary manslaughter, and she pleaded not guilty.
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Primary record used by BiteDB
WCAX, citing Essex Police, reported that Stephen Campbell, 76, died at the scene after being attacked by a large male pit bull at a Brigham Hill Road home. Police said they had previously responded to bite incidents at the residence.
Open original source ↗Additional sources
- Essex woman pleads not guilty to amended charge in fatal dog attackLocal television court follow-up · 2026-08-26
- Essex woman cited for manslaughter after fatal pitbull attackLocal television police/court follow-up · 2026-06-12
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