Photo: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office
A Texas man has been charged after seven dogs he allegedly owned mauled an elderly man to death while he was walking to the corner store last week.
The charges reportedly fall underLillian’s Law, which states that dog owners could be responsible if dogs cause injuries or death in an unprovoked attack, reportsUSA Today.
The fatal attack occurred on July 18 as the man, identified as Freddy Garcia, walked through the neighborhood to a local store, police said in an initialnews release. Garcia, 71, lived in the area and often walked to the store, neighbors toldABC13.
“He was youthful. He was full of life. He liked to dance. He liked to sing. He was really joyful,” Garcia’s granddaughter Ivon Fajardo told ABC13. “We would get together on the weekend and enjoy each other’s company. Now, that he’s not here. It’s not going to be the same.”
Cartwright remains in custody at the Fort Bend County Jail, and his bond is set at $100,000. It is unclear if Cartwright has obtained legal representation to comment on his behalf.
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“This devastating tragedy didn’t have to happen. I extend my deepest condolences to the Garcia family and his neighbors as they adjust to the loss of Mr. Garcia,” Sheriff Fagan said. “Special thanks go out to our deputies, Fort Bend Animal Services Director Rene Vasquez, and Fort Bend District Attorney Brian Middleton for the collaborative work of capturing the dogs and making an arrest.”
PEOPLE has reached out to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office for additional comment.
source: people.com
