INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD and Indianapolis Animal Care Services announced Wednesday the capture of the second dog in an attack that killed an 85-year-old man.
William Mundine, an 85-year-old grandfather, died from injuries he received in the incident in the 2300 block of North Kenyon Street, near East 21st Street and North Arlington Avenue, on Jan. 30.
Family members said the attack happened in Mundine's own backyard.
At the time, Indianapolis Animal Care Services workers told 13News it was the third dog attack in that area that week.
Family said the attack happened fast.
Holly Watkins, the victim's granddaughter, said multiple dogs bit her grandfather all over his arms and legs. The mauling caused critical injuries. Mundine died hours later.
"Thank God for him. He lived to be 85 years old," Mundine's wife, Betty, said. "He's been blessed. He is going to be missed."
Watkins said her grandmother watched the whole thing, that two bully breeds and another aggressive dog tried to go after her first. The woman ran into her house to escape.
"My granddaddy came out to try to shoo them away, and two pit bulls, I guess, they attacked him," Watkins said.
"I say he saved my life," Betty said. "He was a hero."
"My mother is distraught," said Melissa Mundine, Willie's daughter. "These dogs are just loose, and they've been on the loose for weeks."
After the attack, IACS says an IMPD officer discharged his service weapon and shot one of the dogs, which was impounded.
IACS workers captured another dog at the time, but was looking for the other dog involved in the actual attack.
IMPD told 13News it had not "received any updated information regarding the owners." It referred 13News to IACS. IACS told 13News: "This is an open and active investigation. We are unable to provide additional details at this time."
At the time of the attack, IMPD requested the public's assistance in identifying the owner of the dog pictured below. Anyone with information on the dog's owner is asked to contact IMPD's Nuisance Abatement at 317-327-6169, or call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. 13
If you have concerns about aggressive animals in your neighborhood, contact the Mayor's Action Center by calling 317-327-4622.
