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Katy Mauling Leaves 62-Year-Old Dead as Police Probe Owners of Dogs Linked to Second Attack

Detectives are interviewing the owners to assess potential charges under Texas dog-attack laws.

Overview

  • The Harris County medical examiner identified the victim as 62-year-old Chhay Leang, who was fatally attacked along the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail on Monday morning.
  • Shortly after the killing, the same group of dogs allegedly bit a mother and her 3-year-old near Permission Creek Lane, and both were treated for injuries described as minor or stable.
  • Harris County Public Health says three live dogs are in custody under rabies observation, though earlier sheriff's statements indicated one animal had been euthanized after being found.
  • Two of the dogs appear to be pit bull mixes and a third a Cane Corso, and officials say animal control records show no prior history involving the dogs.
  • No charges have been filed as investigators review video, interview witnesses and the owners, and consider potential felony liability that could carry up to 20 years in prison if the law applies.