[07-12-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Man Killed After Dog Attack at Lancaster Home Near 22nd Street East

A man was killed after being attacked by large dogs in the backyard of a residence in Lancaster on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a home near the intersection of 22nd Street East and Lancaster Boulevard following reports of a dog attack.

Investigators said the victim did not live at the residence but was known to the homeowners. His identity has not been released.

Sheriff’s officials reported that the man entered the backyard while looking for tools to help repair a vehicle. While in the yard, a puppy began barking, which appeared to trigger several adult dogs that then attacked the man. The homeowner attempted to intervene but was unable to stop the attack.

One of the dogs involved was shot by a deputy at the scene and later transported to the Palmdale Animal Shelter, where it was reported to be recovering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control responded and secured four large dogs identified as Mastiffs or Mastiff mixes from the backyard. It was unclear whether all four dogs were involved in the attack.

In total, 19 dogs, including the Mastiffs, a terrier, and approximately 14 puppies, were removed from the property and placed under quarantine.

Authorities said the incident was determined to be a tragic accident and not a criminal act.

While deputies were at the residence, a woman living at the home was arrested on suspicion of child neglect, and a small child was taken from the home.

The incident remains under investigation.

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