- A woman was attacked and killed by a pit bull at a pet boarding facility
- She has been identified as Laura Williams Ray, a mother-of-three
- The dog was released to Ouachita Parish Animal Control and the investigation is continuing
A woman was attacked and killed by a pit bull at a pet boarding facility in Louisiana.
A spokesman for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened about 11pm Tuesday at the Happy Hounds Hotel in West Monroe.
Glenn Springfield says deputies dispatched found a severely injured woman who later died from her wounds.
On Wednesday, Springfield confirmed reports by multiple news outlets identifying the victim as Laura Williams Ray, of West Monroe.
Laura Williams Ray, a mother-of-three, was killed by a pit bull in Louisiana on Tuesday night
The incident happened about 11pm Tuesday at the Happy Hounds Hotel in West Monroe
Ray was the mother of three children and her family has asked for privacy as they grieve, according to Nola.com.
Springfield says he didn’t know whether the woman worked for the business or if she was visiting an animal being housed there.
A message left at the business Wednesday wasn’t immediately returned.
The dog was released to Ouachita Parish Animal Control. Springfield didn’t know the animal’s status and the investigation is continuing.
The dog was released to Ouachita Parish Animal Control and the investigation is continuing (file photo)