Person of interest in violent Center City dog attack in custody, charges expected

The Brief

  • A person of interest in a violent dog attack that left an 11-month-old puppy injured has been placed in custody.
  • The unleashed pit bull attack happened in December outside the Wannamaker Building in Center City.
  • No charges have been announced, but are expected in the near future.

PHILADELPHIA Police say a person of interest in a violent dog attack that severely wounded an 11-month-old puppy in Center City is in custody and is expected to face charges.

What we know:

Stella, an 11-month-old puppy, was attacked by an unleashed pit bull outside the Wanamaker Building, near Chestnut and Juniper streets in December.

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