Katy, Texas, December 16, 2025
A tragic dog attack in Katy left a 62-year-old man dead and a mother and her 3-year-old child injured. The incident occurred at a local park and quickly escalated as the dogs fled into a nearby neighborhood. Local authorities are investigating the situation as the community grapples with the shocking violence from the dogs involved.
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Man Killed in Dog Attack, Mother and Child Injured in Katy Park
A 62-year-old man was killed in a dog attack on Monday morning, December 15, 2025, while walking on the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail in Katy, Texas. A mother and her 3-year-old child were also injured in a separate but related attack in a nearby neighborhood after the dogs fled the initial scene.
Details of the Attack
The fatal attack occurred around 9:00 a.m. at a park located in the 2500 block of Porter Road. Witnesses at the park observed the dogs aggressively attacking the man and attempted to chase them away. Despite these efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Family members had gone searching for him when he did not return from his routine morning walk.
After the initial mauling, the three dogs, identified as pit bulls or pit bull-mixes, fled into a nearby residential area in the 23600 block of Permission Creek Lane. There, they attacked a mother and her 3-year-old child. The mother, Blessing Okwunwa, suffered multiple bite wounds while fighting to protect her son, who also sustained injuries. Both were transported to the hospital with minor injuries and are expected to recover; however, the child’s injuries were described by the family as severe, though not life-threatening.
Investigation and Dog Status
Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Homicide detectives are investigating how the three dogs escaped from their owners’ yard. The owner of the dogs has been located, and detectives are questioning them. Officials noted that local animal control had no prior history involving the family or these specific dogs.
All three dogs involved in the incidents were located after a four-hour search. One of the dogs was shot by deputies, escaped into a drainage ditch, and was later euthanized by animal control. The remaining two dogs were captured and taken into custody by animal control. They will undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine, after which a judge will determine their future. Authorities are considering possible charges in connection with the deadly mauling. HCSO officials stated that such fatal dog attacks, while unusual, do occur every few years in Harris County.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Where did the dog attack occur?
- The dog attack occurred at a park in the 2500 block of Porter Road, Katy, Texas, on the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail, with a subsequent attack in a nearby neighborhood at the 23600 block of Permission Creek Lane.
- Who were the victims of the dog attack in Katy?
- A 62-year-old man was killed, and a mother along with her 3-year-old child were injured in the dog attack.
- How many dogs were involved in the attack?
- Three dogs were involved in the attack.
- What type of dogs were involved in the Katy attack?
- Three pit bulls or pit bull-mixes were involved in the Katy attack.
- What is the current status of the investigation?
- HCSO Homicide detectives are investigating how the dogs escaped from their owners’ yard, and the owner has been located and is being questioned. One dog was euthanized, and the other two are in quarantine.
Key Incident Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Park in 2500 block of Porter Road (Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail), and 23600 block of Permission Creek Lane, Katy, Texas |
| Date and Time | Monday morning, December 15, 2025, around 9:00 a.m. |
| Fatalities | One (a 62-year-old man) |
| Injuries | Two (a mother and her 3-year-old child) |
| Dogs Involved | Three pit bulls or pit bull-mixes |
| Dog Status | One euthanized, two captured and quarantined |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing by HCSO Homicide detectives; dog owner questioned |
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