Five injured in two-dog attack at Smyrna coffee shop
Two roaming dogs attacked an employee and injured at least five people, including a police officer and a teen, before authorities secured them.
Incident summary
Two roaming dogs attacked a Dutch Bros Coffee employee in Smyrna, biting her legs, and injured several people who intervened. WSMV reported at least five people were injured, including a police officer and a teenager. Bystanders, animal control and law enforcement secured the dogs; authorities later said both were euthanized at the owner’s request.
Authorities said the dogs’ owner faced unspecified charges. A Rutherford County official said both dogs were euthanized at the owner’s request.
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WSMV reported that two dogs believed to be pit bulls attacked a Dutch Bros employee and injured at least five people, including an officer and a teen. Authorities said the dogs were later euthanized at their owner’s request.
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