🚨 Incident Details: An Effingham County Sheriff’s Deputy is on the mend after being attacked by a dog while attempting to apprehend suspects at a Guyton residence.
🕵️ Investigation Gone Awry:
- Deputies were conducting an investigation at a home on Courthouse Road Tuesday afternoon when the incident occurred.
- As they approached the residence, a man and woman were spotted in the front yard. The man fled inside, where another woman was present, and barricaded the door.
🐶 Dog Attack:
- During the ensuing altercation, a dog belonging to the homeowner attacked one of the deputies.
- The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
💥 Tragic Outcome: In the chaos of the attack, the dog was shot and killed by law enforcement.
🚔 Suspects in Custody: Three individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, though their identities and the nature of the charges against them have not been disclosed.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
