FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A 62-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a pack of dogs in Fulton County and no charges will be filed in the case, according to police.
In early August, Donna Nguyen was attacked by a pack of dogs near her home.
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“Unfortunately we are not going to make any charges in this case or identify which animals were the attackers,” Fulton County Police Chief Wade Yates said.
The victim’s family believes that a slow emergency response contributed to Nguyen’s death.
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A Union City police officer was fired for misconduct after responding to a call about a missing person instead of the attack, delaying his arrival at the scene by nearly 30 minutes.
Robb Pitts, the Fulton County Commission Chairman, commented on the need for pet owners to control their animals, stating that they cannot allow their pets to roam neighborhoods without a leash or muzzle.
Nguyen’s son is considering legal action against Union City and the county, and has met with an attorney to discuss possible litigation.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about pet ownership and emergency response protocols in Fulton County, with officials urging residents to ensure their pets are properly restrained.
The family has a GoFundMe to help with expenses.
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LifeLine Animal Project released the following statement to Channel 2 Action News regarding Nguyen’s death:
“LifeLine Animal Project extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Donna Nguyen.
Following the tragic attack, the Union City Police Department responded to the scene and directed LifeLine officers to collect the dogs present. Although Union City should have led the investigation, one of our employees failed to report the incident to LifeLine leadership or Fulton County officials. That employee and her direct supervisor are no longer employed with the organization.
LifeLine is fully cooperating and working with Fulton County on a plan to strengthen field services with additional County law enforcement resources."
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