A terrifying daytime attack unfolded on a residential street in the United States when a pack of pit bulls swarmed a man, knocking him to the pavement and mauling him as bystanders screamed for help — until a police officer arrived and opened fire, dropping several of the dogs and stopping the assault.
Graphic cellphone footage, which has circulated widely online, captures the chaotic scene under bright sunlight. A man in a light-colored shirt is on the ground near the curb of a multi-story brick building marked by a “ONE WAY” sign, with several muscular, short-haired dogs — consistent with pit bull-type breeds — circling and biting him. Dust kicks up as the animals thrash. One bystander in a white T-shirt, jeans, and distinctive afro hairstyle stands nearby with hands raised, appearing to try to intervene or document the attack while another person in a similar white shirt stands close by.
A white police SUV pulls up to the intersection. An officer in a high-visibility yellow vest exits and moves toward the pack. Gunshots ring out. At least two dogs drop immediately — one large brown animal ends up lying motionless in the middle of the roadway, while others collapse near the curb and the victim. The officer’s intervention breaks the attack, allowing the man to be reached amid the lingering dust and chaos.
Authorities have not yet released further details on injuries, the dogs’ status beyond what is visible, or any follow-up investigation tied to this particular video.
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