GALVESTON COUNTY, TX – A man was killed by his own dogs in Bacliff following a fatal mauling that occurred on October 12, 2025, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around the 400 block of Louisiana Avenue after receiving reports of a dog attack. Witnesses stated the victim’s two pit bull breed dogs were seen actively attacking him in the yard.
When deputies arrived, one of the dogs was still latched onto the victim’s arm. A deputy fired his weapon, striking the dog in the center mass, which caused it to release the victim and retreat.
The man was transported to HCA Clear Lake with CPR in progress but was later pronounced deceased from injuries sustained in the attack. His identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Galveston County Animal Control took custody of both dogs. The Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation.
