Attack Occurred 11 Days Ago
Parma, Ohio An 82-year-old man attacked by a pit bull and two other dogs in the Cleveland area has died of his injuries.
Authorities say Ernie Assad of Parma died at Parma Community Hospital Sunday, 11 days after the attack.
An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.
Police say the victim was working in his backyard when he was attacked by a pit bull, an American bulldog and a Cane Corso, a guard-dog breed known for being aloof with strangers.
The dogs got out of a yard down the street.
No charges have been filed.
One of the dog's owners is engaged to the daughter of an elected Parma official. The case will go to the Berea prosecutor to avoid a conflict of interest.
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PARMA, Ohio -- An 82-year-old Parma man was hospitalized after being attacked by three dogs outside his home, and the animals' owner could face charges. NewsChannel5's Joe Pagonakis reported that the man was watering the flowers near his house Tuesday when he was suddenly knocked over and mauled.
Animal Control Officer Julie Kocik said the man was attacked by a Cane Corso, an American bulldog and a pit bull. Combined, the three dogs weighed nearly 300 pounds.
Somehow, all three dogs were able to get through a gated fence before the attack.
Kocik was called to the scene after the attack.
"I have seen everything, but I have never seen something like this," said Kocik.
Tabatha Kennedy, who lives next door and whose 16-year-old daughter witnessed the attack, believes that the dogs should not be returned to their owners.
However, the Cane Corso is already back with its owner. The American bulldog and a pit bull are owned by former Browns player and current Bears player Darnell Sanders.
He had taken to the dogs to his friend's house in Parma. That's where they got loose.
Kocik said dogs on the loose are a growing problem. She said that 31 dogs have been rounded up already this month.
Violators could be given fines totaling more than $100.
The victim may have to stay at the Cleveland Clinic for another week.
"I did see the victim in the hospital and hopefully I'll never see that again," Kocik said.
The owner of the dogs could face criminal charges. Animal Control is deciding whether the dogs should be permanently taken away from their owner.
Owned By Former Browns Player
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Parma, Ohio An 82-year-old man attacked by a pit bull and two other dogs in the Cleveland area has died of his injuries.
Authorities say Ernie Assad of Parma died at Parma Community Hospital Sunday, 11 days after the attack.
An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.
Police say the victim was working in his backyard when he was attacked by a pit bull, an American bulldog and a Cane Corso, a guard-dog breed known for being aloof with strangers.
The dogs got out of a yard down the street.
No charges have been filed.
One of the dog's owners is engaged to the daughter of an elected Parma official. The case will go to the Berea prosecutor to avoid a conflict of interest.
Parma Dog Attack
Previous Story:
April 20, 2005: 2 Dogs That Mauled Man Owned By Former Browns Player
PARMA, Ohio -- An 82-year-old Parma man was hospitalized after being attacked by three dogs outside his home, and the animals' owner could face charges. NewsChannel5's Joe Pagonakis reported that the man was watering the flowers near his house Tuesday when he was suddenly knocked over and mauled.
Animal Control Officer Julie Kocik said the man was attacked by a Cane Corso, an American bulldog and a pit bull. Combined, the three dogs weighed nearly 300 pounds.
Somehow, all three dogs were able to get through a gated fence before the attack.
Kocik was called to the scene after the attack.
"I have seen everything, but I have never seen something like this," said Kocik.
Tabatha Kennedy, who lives next door and whose 16-year-old daughter witnessed the attack, believes that the dogs should not be returned to their owners.
However, the Cane Corso is already back with its owner. The American bulldog and a pit bull are owned by former Browns player and current Bears player Darnell Sanders.
He had taken to the dogs to his friend's house in Parma. That's where they got loose.
Kocik said dogs on the loose are a growing problem. She said that 31 dogs have been rounded up already this month.
Violators could be given fines totaling more than $100.
The victim may have to stay at the Cleveland Clinic for another week.
"I did see the victim in the hospital and hopefully I'll never see that again," Kocik said.
The owner of the dogs could face criminal charges. Animal Control is deciding whether the dogs should be permanently taken away from their owner.
Owned By Former Browns Player
Copyright 2005 by NewsNet5. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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