Verified incident record · 2026-01-05

Woman and child seriously injured in Granite City two-dog attack

Police said officers killed two aggressive dogs so they could reach an injured woman and juvenile in a Monroe Street backyard.

Severe / both hospitalized with serious injuriesUnknown officially; Rottweilers reported by neighborsGranite City, IL

Date2026-03-14 · About 1:30 a.m. CDT

Location2100 block of Monroe Street; exact residence not pinned

Victim(s)Adult woman and juvenile

Dogs involved2 dogs

Injury severitySevere / both hospitalized with serious injuries

Breed attributionUnknown officially; Rottweilers reported by neighborsGranite City Police did not identify breed in the official account relayed by local outlets. Neighbors told 5 On Your Side the family dogs were Rottweilers; BiteDB preserves that as witness/neighborhood reporting, not official confirmation.

What the record currently shows

Incident summary

Granite City Police responded to a backyard dog attack and said officers had to use lethal force against two aggressive dogs to safely reach an adult woman. While providing aid, officers found a juvenile victim nearby. Police said both victims suffered serious injuries and were transported to St. Louis-area hospitals.

Legal-status note

Granite City Police used lethal force against the dogs. No owner charge or further case disposition was established in the sources reviewed.

Media & source coverage

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Source provenance

Primary record used by BiteDB

Woman, child hospitalized after overnight dog attack in Metro EastLocal television reporting citing Granite City Police Department · Published 2026-03-14 · Accessed 2026-08-27

First Alert 4, citing Granite City Police, reported that a woman and child suffered serious injuries after two dogs attacked them in a backyard; officers killed the dogs to reach the victims.

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Additional sources

Two Victims Rushed To St. Louis Area Hospitals After Granite City Dog AttackLocal reporting quoting Granite City Police · 2026-03-14

Data-quality notes

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.