On September 17, 2026, shortly after 6 p.m., a Miami‑Dade sheriff’s deputy discharged his firearm at a pack of dogs that had mauled a woman at the intersection of Northwest 145th Street and 11th Court in the county’s northwest region.
The woman was reported to have been bitten by several dogs during the assault. Emergency services were alerted by a 911 call that described a dog attack in the area. Deputies arrived on scene in response to the call and found the victim in distress after the animals had attacked her.
According to the department’s report, the deputy who arrived at the location observed the dogs continuing to pose a threat to the injured woman. In an effort to stop the attack, the deputy fired his weapon at the animals. The discharge of the firearm was intended to neutralize the dogs and protect the victim from further harm.
After the deputy’s shot, the dogs were subdued, and medical assistance was provided to the woman. Details about the extent of her injuries or any subsequent treatment were not released at the time of reporting. The incident remains under investigation by the Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office to determine the precise circumstances that led to the use of lethal force.
The event highlights the rapid response of law‑enforcement personnel to emergency calls involving animal attacks. The sheriff’s office confirmed that standard protocols were followed, and that the deputy’s actions were guided by the immediate need to prevent additional injuries to the victim.