Nashua, NH — A New Hampshire man was tragically killed by his family’s pitbull after suffering a medical emergency, according to the Nashua Police Department. The deadly attack occurred over the weekend in what authorities are calling a “tragic event.”
Police say the incident took place at a home on Burgundy Drive in Nashua on Saturday morning. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was reportedly struck by a medical emergency, which caused the dog to react aggressively.
“This was a tragic event, where the victim had a medical event, which apparently scared his family dog, and the dog attacked him,” a Nashua police spokesperson said in a statement shared with Boston 25 News. “The victim, unfortunately, did not survive his injuries.”
Fatal Attack After Medical Emergency
According to police, the victim’s medical condition caused a reaction from the family’s pitbull, which then attacked the man. The details of the medical emergency remain unclear, but the attack was deemed a tragic accident.
The Nashua Police Department confirmed that the dog was taken into custody by the Nashua Humane Society after the attack.
“There is no further investigation into the attack,” authorities said, confirming that the event appeared to be an isolated incident.
Community Reaction and Dog Custody
The tragic death has shaken the Nashua community, with many left wondering about the circumstances that led to the fatal attack. The family dog is now being cared for at the Nashua Humane Society, but officials have not disclosed any plans for the animal’s future.
The victim’s family has asked for privacy during this difficult time, and local authorities have urged anyone with questions about the incident to contact them directly.
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