McHenry deputy, several others injured by 'aggressive' fighting dogs; 1 shot, 1 still on loose

Thursday, April 11, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An aggressive dog is still on the loose after another dog was shot and an officer was injured after a dog fight in McHenry.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office said their deputies responded to reports of an aggressive dog fight at West Heumann Drive and Stilling Boulevard in McHenry.
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Several people were injured in the fight and its aftermath, police said, including a deputy who was bitten.

One dog was shot by a deputy. The other dog, who police described as aggressive, remains on the loose. Both dogs were brown pit bulls, the sheriff's office said, including the one still on the loose.
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The sheriff's office asking people to stay in their homes for their safety, and to report any sightings of the dog to the sheriff's office at 815-338-2144.
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