DETROIT – A father who was attacked by three dogs while walking home after getting off the bus in Detroit has died.
Harold Phillips, 35, was walking home after getting off the bus when he was attacked. The attack happened at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, in the area of West Chicago and Longacre Street.
Detroit Animal Control and Care said three dogs got out of a fenced yard in the 9400 block of Longacre Street and attacked him.
Phillips was hospitalized after the attack. His right arm was amputated, he was placed on dialysis, underwent several blood transfusions, and was placed in a medical-induced coma. According to his family, Phillips died on Friday, Feb. 2.
Phillips’ wife of 11 years, Shauntay Phillips, released the following statement regarding her husband’s death:
“It’s with deep sadness that I announce Harold’s passing. It’s painful to think of all the important milestones Harold will miss in our children’s lives, from our son’s first basketball game this weekend to our daughter’s upcoming daddy-daughter dance that he was looking forward to. Our lives will never be the same. We are forever grateful for our community’s prayers, donations and support you’ve given our family.”
The three dogs involved in the attack have been euthanized. A fourth dog was taken from the home and placed in quarantine.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating and Phillips’ family has hired Fieger Law.
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