The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating after they said a man was apparently killed in an animal attack in the 1100 block of Jessie Street on Friday afternoon.
The Medical Examiner and Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services also responded to the scene and four dogs were seized from a home on Jessie Street.
Police said the man was found dead by the homeowner along the home's back fence, which backs up to the Franklin Street Apartments. Investigators said it looks like the dogs could have gotten through the fence.
The man who was killed has been identified, but his name has not yet been released because the man's family still has to be notified.
The dogs will be evaluated by the city's Animal Care and Protective Services and will work with the Medical Examiner's Office to work to determine which dogs, if any, were involved in the fatal attack.
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#ANJaxbreaking Reported undetermined death @ van buren/Jessie St. I'm working on getting info. pic.twitter.com/kpqwnmy4jq
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Medical examiner just showed up at undetermined death scene in Springfield. pic.twitter.com/aC8NEFlUo9
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Several witnesses tell me this is a fatal dog attack. Waiting on official confirmation from Jso.
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Several beware of dog signs at house. Large dog in backyard in cage where detectives are at Jessie and Van buren. pic.twitter.com/16g2tEo7qs
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Animal control just arrived. pic.twitter.com/qJwop6iG6Y
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Source tells me there are Rottweilers in the house of reported deadly dog attack
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Witness: Dog grabbed man on other side of fence. Drug him into backyard. pic.twitter.com/0E0ZDxekVN
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
1 dog removed. Unclear if it's THE dog in reported deadly attack. pic.twitter.com/DdWAUP5z45
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
2nd dog removed from home of reported deadly dog attack. https://t.co/PdrcoKUIra
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
3rd dog just removed from scene. pic.twitter.com/UT6B35s3BI
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Jso: 4 dogs seized. Not clear which ones involved in attack. Victim not named. Jso working with SAO to see if charges necessary for owner
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Dogs owner claims victim stuck his hand under fence antagonized dog before deadly attack. pic.twitter.com/KGP33vIVEX
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
Owner releases photo of all 4 dogs seized after deadly attack. pic.twitter.com/KBE6HqZUVh
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) August 19, 2016
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