Overview
- A 911 call after 4 p.m. reported a dog attack at a home on New Dorp Lane, where officers found a 59-year-old man with multiple bite wounds.
- Emergency Medical Services pronounced the victim dead at the scene inside the New Dorp residence.
- The dog, described by police as a pit bull, was taken into custody by the ASPCA for holding and assessment.
- Preliminary police information indicates the victim did not appear to live at the address, and investigators have not determined who owns the dog.
- Police are reviewing prior responses to the home and are assessing potential criminality as the investigation continues.