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68-year-old man attacked, killed by 2 stray pit bulls in Detroit, police say

Man’s body found in building

Police tape. (WDIV)

DETROIT – A 68-year-old man was attacked and killed by two stray pit bulls in Detroit, police said.

The attack happened around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (April 4) in the 5400 block of West Fort Street in Southwest Detroit.

Officials said the 68-year-old man was found dead inside a building. It appears two pit bulls attacked him, according to authorities.

It’s unclear if the man was trying to help or feed the dogs when they attacked, police said.

No additional information has been revealed.


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