Overview
- Authorities identified the victim as 45-year-old Jesus Castillo, attacked in the yard of his home on Sunday in the 400 block of Louisiana Avenue.
- Witnesses reported both of Castillo’s pit bulls were actively mauling him before deputies arrived.
- A Galveston County deputy fired once, striking a dog that was latched onto Castillo’s arm, which caused the animal to release him.
- Castillo was transported to HCA Clear Lake with CPR in progress and was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
- Animal Control took custody of both dogs at the scene, and the sheriff’s office says they were euthanized Monday as Major Crimes and Crime Scene units continue the investigation.