Three people were injured and a family dog was killed when it attacked during a social gathering at a home in Norwalk Sunday night.
Deputies responded to a report of a dog attack around 7:30 p.m. at a residence in the 14100 block of Crossdale Avenue.
Three injured adults were found at the home, including a brother and sister suffering from dog bites to their arms and legs, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson confirmed.
The third victim, an adult male, had injuries to his hands due to a dog bite or knife cut, the spokesperson said.
Investigators determined the adults were having a family gathering when the dog attacked a man and a woman. The second man intervened to avoid further attack and stabbed the dog with a knife, the spokesperson said.
All three adults were taken to a nearby hospital with what were described as moderate to minor injuries.
The dog, possibly a bullmastiff, died from the injuries it suffered and was taken from the scene by animal control.