Staff reports

The Sherman Police Department has released information related to a dog attack that took place Tuesday evening. The incident took place in the 1900 block of North Crockett Street in Sherman, and ultimately, one of the dogs involved in the attack was euthanized.

“On Tuesday 08-12-2025 at 6:11pm, Sherman Dispatch began receiving calls about an individual who had been attacked by a dog and was screaming for help,” a news release said. “Officers were dispatched to the 1900-block of North Crockett Street, where they encountered two aggressive, loose dogs attempting to bite them.”

The officer attempts to intervene in the attack.

“Officers were able to momentarily distract the dogs so EMS could safely approach and treat the 74-year-old victim, who was bitten several times,” the release said. “The dogs continued to aggressively charge the officers. Officers used multiple methods of less lethal force in an effort to stop their threatening behavior, but each attempt was unsuccessful.”

The release also said the officer attempted to safely subdue the dogs, but the officer made the decision to fire three rounds at the dogs. One struck one of the dogs.

“Animal Services arrived on scene and took custody of the dogs,” the release said. “The injured dog’s condition could not be treated, and it was humanely euthanized. The victim was transported to a hospital and treated for his non-life-threatening injuries.”