1 Dead, 3 Others Injured Following Dog Attack at a Calif. Homeless Encampment, Police Say

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One person is dead and at least three others are injured following a dog attack at a homeless encampment in Southern California.

CBS Los Angeles

Three other people were treated at the scene for undisclosed injuries,according to CBS Los Angeles.

Video of the sceneshows a cluster of motor homes on the sand with trash littered around the area.

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Police say deputies were alerted to the incident at the desert area of 20th Street West north of Avenue G around 3:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered multiple people with injuries, including the unresponsive 43-year-old man.

Police believe the 43-year-old man “stumbled some distance away and fell unresponsive to the ground,” according to Tuesday’s release.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Officers have detained the dog’s owner, who is said to be cooperating with the department’s ongoing investigation.

Those with information about Tuesday’s incident are encouraged to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. They can also call “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or report information on smartphones via the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

source: people.com