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TAYLORSVILLE — A Taylorsville woman has died after she was attacked by her son's dogs in her backyard last week, her sister confirmed Tuesday.
The woman died at the hospital Monday as a result of critical injuries to her face, hands and legs, Taylorsville police said.
The woman, 63, was attacked by several pit bulls on Oct. 31, police said, and remained in critical condition as of last Thursday afternoon. Officers fatally shot one of the "violent" pit bulls when it threatened officers, police said.
The woman called 911 after being injured to report "she had been attacked and bitten by several dogs who are owned by her son," Taylorsville police said in a statement last week.
"The woman also reported that the family of pit bulls, including the mother and father dogs and five puppies, were still in the backyard with her. She was able to call 911 on a mobile phone she had with her," police said.
Officers found the woman injured, semiconscious and still surrounded by the pack.
She was taken to the hospital where one of her legs had to be amputated, police said.
"We feel so badly for this family and we are so saddened by the passing of the victim of this tragic attack," said Taylorsville Police Chief Brady Cottam.
The victim's 38-year-old son, who lived in the same home, surrendered the dogs to West Valley City Animal Services, police said. The male dogs and puppies all had to be put down because they were involved in a violent attack.
Police and animal control officers are still investigating the attack, and have yet to determine the cause.
