San Antonio woman, 80, hospitalized after Arch Bridge dog attack
SAPD said the visiting dog bit the woman in the face; ACS later said the same dog had attacked a child the prior week and a judge ordered euthanasia.
Incident summary
San Antonio police said an 80-year-old woman was attacked outside a Northwest Side home when a visiting family member’s dog bit her in the face. She was hospitalized. Animal Care Services later took the dog, Kilo, into custody; officials said it had also attacked a child the prior week. A municipal judge later ordered the dog euthanized.
San Antonio Animal Care Services said it was pursuing an “attack by dog” case and charges were pending. A municipal judge ordered Kilo euthanized on May 18 after serious bodily harm findings. Pending charges remain allegations unless adjudicated.
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KSAT reported that San Antonio police said an 80-year-old woman was bitten in the face by a visiting pit bull outside a home on Arch Bridge on May 7 and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Open original source ↗Additional sources
- Pit bull ordered to be euthanized after attacking 80-year-old woman on Northwest Side, ACS saysLocal television follow-up citing San Antonio Animal Care Services · 2026-05-19
- ACS pursuing criminal charges against owner of dog who attacked 80-year-old woman, childLocal television follow-up with ACS director interview · 2026-05-08
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