Police: Pit Bulls Attacked and Killed Chihuahua

Two unlicensed pit bulls attacked and killed a Chihuahua at the small dog’s Oakland Avenue home, according to Farmington police.

Police received a 911 call from the dog’s owner, who said two pit bulls were attacking her dog on her front step Tuesday afternoon. According to police, she told them the pit bulls had come into her yard and cornered her dog. She said she called for help when she heard her dog yelping and saw them outside.

The woman told police she tried to bring her dog inside, away from the pit bulls, but they continued to attack the dog and followed her into the house. The woman was not harmed.

Police said the pit bulls belong to Shakeem Anderson, of 14 Oakland Avenue. Anderson will be charged with allowing a dog to roam, having unlicensed dogs and having nuisance dogs, all infractions. Police said the dogs were up to date on their vaccines.

The pit bull police said was responsible for the attack has been euthanized. The second is undergoing evaluation to determine if it can be returned to Anderson.