1 killed in dog attack at Compton home

One person has died in a dog attack at a Compton residence.

The report was received from a residence at East Saunders Street and North Thorson Avenue. A friend of the victim found the mandead in the backyard of the home with 13 dogs.

Video showed several dogs in the yard of the home. A body was located inside a fenced kennel at the rear of the house.

Details about the attack and the victim’s identity were not immediately available

The victim suffered injuries to his upper and lower body. It was not immediately clear how many dogs attacked the man, but authorities said they are reviewing video that appears to show the attack.

Animal services will conduct an investigation, the sheriff’s department said.

A neighbor told NBCLA she saw at least two dogs being taken from the property by authorities. She said she was not aware anyone was living there.

“They were not even barking or anything,” April Ramirez said of the dogs.

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