INDIANAPOLIS — An elderly man was killed in a dog attack on the city’s east side Tuesday morning.
The victims family identified the man as Willie Mundine. He served as a pastor at the Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church along with his wife
Family Provided According to IMPD, officers were called to the 2300 block of Kenyon Street for an aggressive dog attacking a person. This is near 21st Street and Shadeland Avenue.
According to police, the victim was found with multiple dog bites and transported to a local hospital in critical condition. According to family, the man is in his eighties and was unable to get away from multiple stray dogs as they approached him in his own backyard.
To stop the attack, an IMPD officer fired their weapon at the dog. As of noon, IMPD and Indianapolis Animal Control were able to secure the dog — which was shot once in the back and is stable.
Family Provided Mundine’s granddaughter, Hollie Watkins, says his screams for help are something she won’t ever forget.