Woman Injured in Dog Attack Near Long Beach's LA River

Police used force to separate the woman from the two dogs involved in the incident.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:57pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a dog's sharp teeth and saliva-covered jaws against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the violence of a recent dog attack incident.A visceral close-up of the physical evidence from a recent dog attack near Long Beach's LA River exposes the potential danger these animals can pose to the public.Long Beach Today

A woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries when she was bitten by at least one dog near the Los Angeles River in Long Beach on Sunday afternoon. Police officers had to use a baton and a Taser to separate the woman from the two dogs involved in the attack, which were later taken into custody by animal control.

Why it matters

Dog attacks can pose a serious threat to public safety, especially in urban areas with high foot traffic near natural areas like the LA River. This incident raises questions about responsible pet ownership, animal control policies, and how to prevent similar attacks in the future.

The details

The attack was reported around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday near the LA River and Anaheim Street in Long Beach. Police said the woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries to her upper body and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Officers had to physically intervene, using a baton and Taser, to separate the woman from the two dogs involved in the incident. Both dogs were captured and are now being held by city animal control.

  • The attack was reported around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Long Beach Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the dog attack incident and used force to separate the victim from the dogs.

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What’s next

The dogs will remain in the custody of Long Beach animal control as authorities investigate the incident and determine if the animals have owners or should be put up for adoption.

The takeaway

This attack highlights the need for responsible pet ownership and effective animal control policies in urban areas to protect public safety, especially in popular outdoor recreation spaces like the LA River.