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Woman Dies After Attack by Dogs in LaGrange, Police Say

LAGRANGE, GEORGIA, JUL 11 – Theresa Patterson was attacked while walking; police subdued the dogs and an investigation is ongoing, with 67% of fatal attacks involving pit bull-type dogs, experts say.

  • On July 11, 2025, shortly after 11 a.m., LaGrange police officers responded to reports near the intersection of Swanson and Juniper streets, where they discovered Theresa Patterson under assault by a pair of sizable dogs.
  • Theresa Patterson was taking a walk when the dogs attacked, and officers stopped the attack but later reported she succumbed to her injuries.
  • Officers fatally shot one of the dogs to end the attack, and the case is now under active criminal investigation by local authorities.
  • Patterson’s grandson, Qua Tucker, described her as loving, outspoken, and said, “The appropriate party should be held accountable,” while police said charges remain undecided.
  • Dog-Related fatalities in Georgia have risen recently with 98 deaths in 2022 dropping to 58 in 2023, and safety advocates urge accountability and responsible ownership.
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