Investigation underway after Chatham County woman killed in apparent dog attack
CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A death Investigation is underway in Chatham County after family members say a woman was attacked by dogs.
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened around 11 a.m. in the 200 block of Alston Road near Apex.
The victim was identified as 85-year-old Betty Alston.
Alston's daughter told ABC11 that Betty Alston was in her yard when three dogs attacked her.
Deputies said a family member found the dogs near Alston's body and scared them off.
Investigators have not said where the dogs came from, but noted that the animals have been removed and there is no threat to the community.
Authorities are still working to determine exactly what happened.
The North Carolina Medical Examiner is helping determine the cause of death.
The sheriff's office said more information will be released as it becomes available.
