Woman Dies After Her Dog Attacks Her, Renewing Debate Over Breed Regulations: ‘She Didn’t Deserve This’

What began as a quiet evening inside a North Side apartment ended in tragedy earlier this year when 32-year-old Simone Lyke was fatally injured by a pit bull kept in the home.

Police say the incident occurred late on July 23 at the Lennox Apartment Complex, where Lyke and a friend were inside the unit when the dog suddenly became aggressive.

Lyke reportedly attempted to move the animal away from her guest, but the dog turned on her. A neighbor eventually called 911.

Lyke was rushed to UniversityHospital with extensive injuries. She remained in critical condition for days before passing away on July 27, a date that would have been her 32nd birthday…

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