Dog shot after 9-year-old boy attacked in Philadelphia's Parkside section: Police

Dog Attack Dog shot after 9-year-old boy attacked in Philadelphia's Parkside section: Police The child sustained injuries to his legs and chest. By 6abc Digital Staff Friday, November 6, 2026 6:40PM Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A dog was shot in Philadelphia's Parkside section Friday after allegedly attacking a child. Police responded to the 4900 block of West Girard Avenue around 7 a.m. for a report of a dog attack. When they arrived, officers learned a 9-year-old boy had been bitten by a tan-and-white pit bull. The child sustained injuries to his legs and chest. During the incident, police say a man shot the dog in an effort to rescue the child. Foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl is 5th-grade teacher | What we know 1 hour ago Man arrested for random murder, sexual assault inside Philadelphia salon: Police 1 hour ago 81-year-old Delaware man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff The boy was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to be treated. He is said to be in stable condition. The dog was taken to Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA/PASE) for further evaluation. The investigation remains ongoing. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics PETS & ANIMALS PHILADELPHIA PARKSIDE (PHILADELPHIA) DOG ATTACK DOG SHOOTING Deputy bitten by dog while executing warrant in Northeast Philadelphia 6-year-old boy bitten by neighbor's dog in North Philadelphia 6-year-old girl bit in face by dog in Kensington Bruce the dog, deemed to be 'vicious,' euthanized despite emergency SCOTUS filing Watch Live ON NOW What we know about the foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old 1 hour ago Man arrested for random murder, sexual assault inside salon 1 hour ago Man, 81, tied up, tortured with hot syrup during robbery: Sheriff Officials condemn boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philly 2 hours ago AccuWeather: Rain shifts east 1 hour ago DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Pennsylvania, in 1970s: State police DOJ sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in US illegally 1 hour ago Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. arrested by FBI in Florida 36 minutes ago