Verified incident record · 2026-07-02

Cesar Salgado, 56, killed in Chicago dog mauling; CACC identifies two Cane Corso mixes

The medical examiner ruled the July 2 death accidental; Chicago Animal Care and Control later identified and euthanized the two dogs.

FatalCane Corso mixes (2 dogs)Chicago, IL

Date2026-07-02 · 20:55

Location2000 block of West 47th Street, Back of the Yards

Victim(s)1 man, Cesar Salgado, age 56

Dogs involved2 dogs, approximately 4 years old

Injury severityFatal

Breed attributionCane Corso mixes (2 dogs)Reported by Chicago Animal Care and Control spokesperson in follow-up coverage

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Incident summary

Cesar Salgado, 56, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead after an apparent dog attack in Back of the Yards. The Cook County Medical Examiner attributed his death to injuries from a dog mauling and ruled it accidental. Chicago Animal Care and Control later said the two dogs involved were approximately 4-year-old Cane Corso mixes named Murdoch and Noodles; ownership was relinquished and both dogs were euthanized.

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Dogs Involved In Fatal Back-Of-The-Yards Mauling Are Euthanized: CACCLocal follow-up with Cook County Medical Examiner and Chicago Animal Care and Control attribution · Published/record date 2026-07-07

Cook County Medical Examiner attributed death to dog-mauling injuries; CACC spokesman identified two approximately 4-year-old Cane Corso mixes and said they were euthanized.

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Additional sources

Man found dead after being attacked by dog on Chicago’s South SideCBS Chicago citing Chicago Police and Medical Examiner · 2026-07-03

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