Victim of Burlington, Ont. dog attack dies in hospital: police

One of three people attacked by a dog in Burlington, Ont., in early June has died, according to police.

Halton Regional Police (HRPS) confirmed the victim passed away in the hospital 10 days after the incident at a home on Caplan Court near Fairview Street and Cumberland Avenue.

A spokesperson also confirmed HRPS is no longer involved in the matter.

“We are not in a position to identify the victim in this incident,” Cst. Steve Elms said. “There are no criminal elements to this investigation.”

The “highly aggressive” dog was shot dead by police on June 6 after it attacked the male and female homeowners as well as a neighbour who went to help.

Initially, it was reported the homeowners’ injuries were both serious, but not-life-threatening.

Dozens gathered Friday morning for a private funeral in Burlington.

A family member confirmed to Global News the dog was the couple’s own, and was a rescue animal.

Neighbours told Global News the couple had the dog for about six months to a year, and said it appeared to be a Cane Corso.

-with files from Global News’ Catherine McDonald

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