Miami-Dade deputies shoot ‘vicious’ dogs mauling a man in the Hammocks

The mauling of a man Monday afternoon in the Hammocks led Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies to shooting two “vicious” dogs, authorities said.

At 2:30 p.m. deputies were near SW 172 Ave. and SW 161 St. after being called to the area about a previously reported robbery.

Deputies heard loud noises and screaming from outside a nearby home and went into its backyard and saw a man being attacked by the two large dogs.

A deputy used his Electronic Control Device to temporarily stun the dogs, but they continued to attack the victim. At that point, the deputies shot both dogs, according to a news release from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

The deputies helped the victim stop bleeding by using a tourniquet. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and transported him to a hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs detectives are investigating the incident.

Michael Butler

Miami Herald

Michael Butler writes about minority business and trends that affect marginalized professionals in South Florida. As a business reporter for the Miami Herald, he tells inclusive stories that reflect South Florida’s diversity. Just like Miami’s diverse population, Butler, a Temple University graduate, has both local roots and a Panamanian heritage.