Overview

• A 47-year-old woman was seriously injured Wednesday night at Dakota Dog Park in Lake Worth after an attack by a brown pit bull, according to police.
• Officers say they unknowingly spoke with the woman believed to be the dog's owner before hearing the victim's screams, and the woman and dog were gone when they returned.
• Investigators released body-worn camera images of the dog and the suspected owner, who they believe may be experiencing homelessness, to help with identification.
• Felony charges under Texas Health and Safety Code §822.005, known as Lillian's Law, are under consideration if negligence by the owner is established.
• The victim, identified by family as Christina Pate, underwent surgery and remains hospitalized, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact Lake Worth police and not to approach the dog.