Chicago - This attack was never reported in the news. The pit bulls mauled Cedric Hawkins and left him seriously injured. His wife set up a Gofundme page in December:
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| Chicago needs BSL to clean up neighborhoods known for loose pit bulls |
Three large pit bulls attacked my husband, Cedric
in an alley in a community known for loose and trained attack dogs in April of this year. In less than 10 minutes Cedric was left with open wounds to his face, head, ears, arms, back and legs. All the while he was being attacked, he was fighting for his life and saying to himself over and over "I've got to get home to my wife". The vicious attack ended when police were called to the scene and shot and killed two of the dogs. The third dog was captured and transported to the city pound (and later euthanized). As one can only imagine, the scene was tragic and horrific! Rather than help my husband, passersby stood by and watched! This incident left Cedric unable to work for over 5 months while he endured painful physical and mental therapies. His wounds have healed, leaving behind scars but the mental anguish he continues to endure is unimaginable as he has been diagnosed with PTSD and takes medication to help with anxiety and restless nights. “
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Related posts (unreported attacks):
Mar 13, 2017 Belvidere Pit Bull Attacks Owner and Owner's Service Pit Bull
Aug 07, 2016 Springfield Pit Bull Attacks Owner's Son
Jul 12, 2016 Chicago Pit Bull Attacks Three Dogs as Montrose Beach Dog Park
Jul 08, 2016 South Elgin Pit Bull Busts Through Fence to Attack a Dog
Feb 01, 2015 Antioch Rescue Pit Bull Seriously Mauls his Owner; no media coverage
Aug 27, 2013 Bolingbrook police shoot pit bull attacking puggle
Mar 06 2012 Pit Bulls seriously maul two dogs in Logan Square
