(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Police are investigating an incident involving a dog attack that resulted in the death of a pet and injuries to a resident.
On August 26, 2025, at approximately 7:54 p.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police Service, Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and Oneida Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of an animal complaint on Bodkin Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.
The investigation determined that an individual was walking their dog when two unleashed pit bulls, not restrained and without their owner present, attacked. The individual was able to retreat to their residence and contact police.
Police attended the area and located the two pit bulls. During the response, one of the dogs charged at police, prompting the officer to discharge their firearm to ensure public and officer safety.
The victim, a 71-year-old resident of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim’s dog died as a result of the attack.
Police are reminding all pet owners to ensure dogs are always leashed or properly contained to prevent dangerous encounters. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Middlesex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The investigation is continuing.