Staff reports
Wednesday morning, the Denison Police Department provided an update to the dog attack case they released two weeks ago. DPD has confirmed the death of the woman who was attacked by dogs on July 17.
“The Denison Police Department can confirm the passing of dog-attack victim Lindsay Stroup,” the news release said. “She was declared deceased by hospital staff on Friday, July 25th, 2025, due to the absence of brain activity. Per her family’s wishes, Lindsay was kept on a ventilator so that her organs could be donated to help others in need.
“Additionally, on Wednesday, July 30th, a hearing was held regarding the second dog involved in this attack. The agreement from this hearing states that the dog will be euthanized.”
Information released at the time of the incident said the initial dog attack took place around 7:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of Carla Drive in Denison.
“When officers arrived on scene, they witnessed two dogs attacking a woman,” the release said. “Shortly after exiting the vehicle, the two dogs charged directly at officers. To neutralize the threat, officers were forced to use their firearm resulting in the death of one of the dogs. The other dog ran inside the home.”
The victim of the initial dog attack was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
“Animal Services arrived on scene and captured the second dog,” the release said. “This investigation is ongoing.”
Monday morning, Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site made a public post also announcing the death of Stroup and providing information related to Stroup’s involvement with the site.
“We were devastated to hear about the passing of our educator, Lindsay Stroup,” the post said. “She was a truly wonderful person who shared her passions for nature, teaching, and interpretation with everyone she interacted with. Lindsay brought an infectious positivity and a genuine joy for engaging with the public. She was an important part of our team here and she will be missed by all the staff at Eisenhower Birthplace, Sam Rayburn House, and by many other colleagues who were fortunate to get to know her this past year while she worked for the Texas Historical Commission. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time, and she will be missed dearly.”
