Dog Killed After Attack by Unleashed Dog in Fairfax County: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- A dog died from its injuries after it was attacked by another dog while walking with its owner Tuesday morning in West Falls Church in Fairfax County, according to police.

Police say that a woman was walking her dog in the 3200 block of Wayne Road (see map below) in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County Tuesday around 10:30 a.m.

Animal Protection Police (APP) officers responded to a report of a dog attack, according to police. A woman reported that she was walking her dog in the area when an unsecured dog attacked hers, police said. The woman attempted to separate the dogs and was injured. The victim dog died from its injuries at the scene, police said.

The woman whose dog died was transported to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. APP Officers impounded the aggressive dog where it will remain impounded at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter until the court hearing, where a trial will be conducted concerning both charges.

Catherine Thao Nguyen, 28, of Falls Church, was charged with unrestricted dog and dangerous dog violations. The investigation is ongoing.

PHOTO: Animal Protection Police officers in file photo courtesy of Fairfax County