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Triad man killed by “pack of canines,” sheriff says

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A Davidson County man is dead after authorities say he was attacked by a pack of canines, according to the sheriff’s office. 

Deputies said the 73-year-old, whose name has not been released, was found dead and “beyond the possibility of life-saving intervention” around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at a home in the Silver Valley Community on Jeanette Lane.

His death was caused by “injuries consistent with an attack by a large pack of canines,” the sheriff’s office said in a release.

Few details have been released, but authorities have said “criminal charges will be forthcoming.”

Regarding the canines, investigators said they believe the threat to the community has been reduced, but the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call 336-242-2134.

Deputies also ask anyone who has an issue with an animal to report it by calling 336-249-0131.

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